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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.14, 4,315.44 and 928.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.14, 4,315.44 and 928.28 is: 1,392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.14 : 4,315.44 = 928.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.14/4,315.44 = 928.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.14x = 4,315.44 × 928.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.14x = 4,005,936.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,936.64/2,877.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.33

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