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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.46, 3,472.90 and 928.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.46, 3,472.90 and 928.74 is: 1,392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.46 : 3,472.90 = 928.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.46/3,472.90 = 928.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.46x = 3,472.90 × 928.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.46x = 3,225,421.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,421.15/2,315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.99

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