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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.56, 3,991.32 and 928.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.56, 3,991.32 and 928.72 is: 1,393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.56 : 3,991.32 = 928.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.56/3,991.32 = 928.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.56x = 3,991.32 × 928.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.56x = 3,706,818.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,818.71/2,660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.25

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