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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.72, 4,315.34 and 928.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.72, 4,315.34 and 928.96 is: 1,393.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.72 : 4,315.34 = 928.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.72/4,315.34 = 928.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.72x = 4,315.34 × 928.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.72x = 4,008,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,778.25/2,876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.52

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