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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.13, 4,338.93 and 1,160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.13, 4,338.93 and 1,160.75 is: 1,741.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.13 : 4,338.93 = 1,160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.13/4,338.93 = 1,160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.13x = 4,338.93 × 1,160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.13x = 5,036,413.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,413.00/2,892.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.42

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