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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.13, 4,314.20 and 928.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.13, 4,314.20 and 928.34 is: 1,392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.13 : 4,314.20 = 928.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.13/4,314.20 = 928.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.13x = 4,314.20 × 928.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.13x = 4,005,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,026.18/2,876.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.50

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