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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.92, 3,497.28 and 1,160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.92, 3,497.28 and 1,160.92 is: 1,741.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.92 : 3,497.28 = 1,160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.92/3,497.28 = 1,160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.92x = 3,497.28 × 1,160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.92x = 4,060,062.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,062.30/2,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.83

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