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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.64, 3,473.34 and 928.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.64, 3,473.34 and 928.28 is: 1,392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.64 : 3,473.34 = 928.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.64/3,473.34 = 928.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.64x = 3,473.34 × 928.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.64x = 3,224,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,232.06/2,314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.97

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