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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.20, 4,166.43 and 928.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.20, 4,166.43 and 928.88 is: 1,393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.20 : 4,166.43 = 928.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.20/4,166.43 = 928.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.20x = 4,166.43 × 928.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.20x = 3,870,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,130.86/2,778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.04

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