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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,915.67, 2,872.25 and 928.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,915.67, 2,872.25 and 928.23 is: 1,391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,915.67 : 2,872.25 = 928.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,915.67/2,872.25 = 928.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,915.67x = 2,872.25 × 928.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,915.67x = 2,666,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,094.26/1,915.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.73

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