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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.03, 3,733.79 and 928.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.03, 3,733.79 and 928.67 is: 1,393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.03 : 3,733.79 = 928.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.03/3,733.79 = 928.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.03x = 3,733.79 × 928.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.03x = 3,467,435.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,435.45/2,489.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.09

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