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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877, 4,315.14 and 928.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877, 4,315.14 and 928.68 is: 1,392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877 : 4,315.14 = 928.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877/4,315.14 = 928.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877x = 4,315.14 × 928.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877x = 4,007,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,384.22/2,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.90

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