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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.20, 3,992.11 and 928.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.20, 3,992.11 and 928.82 is: 1,393.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.20 : 3,992.11 = 928.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.20/3,992.11 = 928.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.20x = 3,992.11 × 928.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.20x = 3,707,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,951.61/2,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.86

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