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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.02, 2,433.97 and 928.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.02, 2,433.97 and 928.47 is: 1,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.02 : 2,433.97 = 928.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.02/2,433.97 = 928.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.02x = 2,433.97 × 928.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.02x = 2,259,873.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,873.19/1,621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.10

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