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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.96, 4,314.85 and 928.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.96, 4,314.85 and 928.31 is: 1,392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.96 : 4,314.85 = 928.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.96/4,314.85 = 928.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.96x = 4,314.85 × 928.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.96x = 4,005,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,526.87/2,875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.76

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