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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.22, 4,392.97 and 848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.22, 4,392.97 and 848.24 is: 1,272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.22 : 4,392.97 = 848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.22/4,392.97 = 848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.22x = 4,392.97 × 848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.22x = 3,726,285.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,285.26/2,928.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.54

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