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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.03, 4,338.05 and 1,160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.03, 4,338.05 and 1,160.25 is: 1,740.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.03 : 4,338.05 = 1,160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.03/4,338.05 = 1,160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.03x = 4,338.05 × 1,160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.03x = 5,033,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033,216.71/2,892.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.38

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