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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.98, 4,314.33 and 928.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.98, 4,314.33 and 928.38 is: 1,392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.98 : 4,314.33 = 928.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.98/4,314.33 = 928.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.98x = 4,314.33 × 928.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.98x = 4,005,337.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,337.69/2,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.69

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