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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876, 4,314.72 and 928.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876, 4,314.72 and 928.16 is: 1,392.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876 : 4,314.72 = 928.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876/4,314.72 = 928.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876x = 4,314.72 × 928.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876x = 4,004,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,750.52/2,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.47

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