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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.10, 4,351.72 and 928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.10, 4,351.72 and 928.08 is: 1,392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.10 : 4,351.72 = 928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.10/4,351.72 = 928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.10x = 4,351.72 × 928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.10x = 4,038,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,744.30/2,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.14

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