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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.05, 4,354.88 and 928.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.05, 4,354.88 and 928.21 is: 1,392.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.05 : 4,354.88 = 928.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.05/4,354.88 = 928.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.05x = 4,354.88 × 928.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.05x = 4,042,243.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,243.16/2,903.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.41

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