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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.04, 3,123.80 and 928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.04, 3,123.80 and 928 is: 1,391.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.04 : 3,123.80 = 928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.04/3,123.80 = 928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.04x = 3,123.80 × 928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.04x = 2,898,886.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,886.40/2,083.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.66

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