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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.57, 3,991.18 and 928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.57, 3,991.18 and 928.20 is: 1,392.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.57 : 3,991.18 = 928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.57/3,991.18 = 928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.57x = 3,991.18 × 928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.57x = 3,704,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,593.32/2,659.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.93

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