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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.76, 3,125.22 and 928.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.76, 3,125.22 and 928.24 is: 1,392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.76 : 3,125.22 = 928.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.76/3,125.22 = 928.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.76x = 3,125.22 × 928.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.76x = 2,900,954.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,954.21/2,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.84

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