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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.44, 4,281.09 and 1,928.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.44, 4,281.09 and 1,928.68 is: 2,891.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.44 : 4,281.09 = 1,928.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.44/4,281.09 = 1,928.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.44x = 4,281.09 × 1,928.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.44x = 8,256,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,256,852.66/2,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.62

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