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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.09, 4,390.72 and 1,080.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.09, 4,390.72 and 1,080.08 is: 1,619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.09 : 4,390.72 = 1,080.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.09/4,390.72 = 1,080.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.09x = 4,390.72 × 1,080.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.09x = 4,742,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,304.20/2,928.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.59

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