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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.12, 3,469.81 and 928.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.12, 3,469.81 and 928.11 is: 1,391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.12 : 3,469.81 = 928.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.12/3,469.81 = 928.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.12x = 3,469.81 × 928.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.12x = 3,220,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,360.88/2,314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.61

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