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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.46, 4,314.66 and 928.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.46, 4,314.66 and 928.62 is: 1,392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.46 : 4,314.66 = 928.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.46/4,314.66 = 928.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.46x = 4,314.66 × 928.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.46x = 4,006,679.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,679.57/2,876.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.92

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