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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.38, 4,382.28 and 2,401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.38, 4,382.28 and 2,401.88 is: 3,594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.38 : 4,382.28 = 2,401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.38/4,382.28 = 2,401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.38x = 4,382.28 × 2,401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.38x = 10,525,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,525,710.69/2,928.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.38

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