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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.51, 3,989.31 and 928.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.51, 3,989.31 and 928.14 is: 1,392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.51 : 3,989.31 = 928.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.51/3,989.31 = 928.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.51x = 3,989.31 × 928.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.51x = 3,702,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,613.60/2,659.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.22

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