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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.30, 4,337.64 and 1,160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.30, 4,337.64 and 1,160.52 is: 1,740.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.30 : 4,337.64 = 1,160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.30/4,337.64 = 1,160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.30x = 4,337.64 × 1,160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.30x = 5,033,917.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033,917.97/2,892.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.45

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