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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.12, 4,312.96 and 928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.12, 4,312.96 and 928 is: 1,391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.12 : 4,312.96 = 928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.12/4,312.96 = 928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.12x = 4,312.96 × 928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.12x = 4,002,426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,426.88/2,877.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.12

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