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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.82, 4,313.82 and 928.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.82, 4,313.82 and 928.22 is: 1,392.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.82 : 4,313.82 = 928.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.82/4,313.82 = 928.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.82x = 4,313.82 × 928.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.82x = 4,004,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,174.00/2,875.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.36

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