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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.27, 3,473.51 and 928.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.27, 3,473.51 and 928.35 is: 1,392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.27 : 3,473.51 = 928.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.27/3,473.51 = 928.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.27x = 3,473.51 × 928.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.27x = 3,224,628.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,628.37/2,315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.77

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