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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.08, 3,472.60 and 928.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.08, 3,472.60 and 928.76 is: 1,393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.08 : 3,472.60 = 928.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.08/3,472.60 = 928.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.08x = 3,472.60 × 928.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.08x = 3,225,211.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,211.98/2,315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.13

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