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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.07, 3,240.40 and 928.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.07, 3,240.40 and 928.05 is: 1,390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.07 : 3,240.40 = 928.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.07/3,240.40 = 928.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.07x = 3,240.40 × 928.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.07x = 3,007,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,253.22/2,162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.91

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