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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.28, 2,892.96 and 1,164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.28, 2,892.96 and 1,164.72 is: 1,607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.28 : 2,892.96 = 1,164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.28/2,892.96 = 1,164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.28x = 2,892.96 × 1,164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.28x = 3,369,488.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,488.37/2,096.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.37

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