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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.52, 3,123.36 and 928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.52, 3,123.36 and 928.08 is: 1,392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.52 : 3,123.36 = 928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.52/3,123.36 = 928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.52x = 3,123.36 × 928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.52x = 2,898,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,727.95/2,081.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.60

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