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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.72, 3,340.76 and 928.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.72, 3,340.76 and 928.40 is: 1,391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.72 : 3,340.76 = 928.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.72/3,340.76 = 928.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.72x = 3,340.76 × 928.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.72x = 3,101,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,561.58/2,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.63

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