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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.32, 4,314.57 and 928.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.32, 4,314.57 and 928.72 is: 1,393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.32 : 4,314.57 = 928.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.32/4,314.57 = 928.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.32x = 4,314.57 × 928.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.32x = 4,007,027.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,027.45/2,876.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.11

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