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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.17, 2,952.45 and 928.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.17, 2,952.45 and 928.13 is: 1,392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.17 : 2,952.45 = 928.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.17/2,952.45 = 928.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.17x = 2,952.45 × 928.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.17x = 2,740,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,242.66/1,968.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.28

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