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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.20, 4,338.48 and 1,160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.20, 4,338.48 and 1,160.82 is: 1,741.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.20 : 4,338.48 = 1,160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.20/4,338.48 = 1,160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.20x = 4,338.48 × 1,160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.20x = 5,036,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,194.35/2,892.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.31

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