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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.16, 4,392.56 and 981.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.16, 4,392.56 and 981.28 is: 1,472.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.16 : 4,392.56 = 981.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.16/4,392.56 = 981.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.16x = 4,392.56 × 981.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.16x = 4,310,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,331.28/2,928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.03

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