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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.28, 4,188.48 and 2,428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.28, 4,188.48 and 2,428.64 is: 3,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.28 : 4,188.48 = 2,428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.28/4,188.48 = 2,428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.28x = 4,188.48 × 2,428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.28x = 10,172,310.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,172,310.07/2,791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.32

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