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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.80, 3,990.48 and 928.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.80, 3,990.48 and 928.56 is: 1,393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.80 : 3,990.48 = 928.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.80/3,990.48 = 928.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.80x = 3,990.48 × 928.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.80x = 3,705,400.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,400.11/2,659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.11

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