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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.43, 3,240.95 and 928.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.43, 3,240.95 and 928.41 is: 1,391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.43 : 3,240.95 = 928.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.43/3,240.95 = 928.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.43x = 3,240.95 × 928.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.43x = 3,008,930.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,930.39/2,162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.46

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