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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.28, 3,128.80 and 914.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.28, 3,128.80 and 914.70 is: 1,372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.28 : 3,128.80 = 914.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.28/3,128.80 = 914.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.28x = 3,128.80 × 914.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.28x = 2,861,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,913.36/2,085.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.44

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