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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.23, 3,731.27 and 928.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.23, 3,731.27 and 928.26 is: 1,391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.23 : 3,731.27 = 928.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.23/3,731.27 = 928.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.23x = 3,731.27 × 928.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.23x = 3,463,584.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,584.05/2,489.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.43

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