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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.86, 3,729.41 and 928.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.86, 3,729.41 and 928.44 is: 1,391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.86 : 3,729.41 = 928.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.86/3,729.41 = 928.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.86x = 3,729.41 × 928.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.86x = 3,462,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,541.42/2,488.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.22

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