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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.49, 4,371.86 and 2,825.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.49, 4,371.86 and 2,825.98 is: 4,218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.49 : 4,371.86 = 2,825.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.49/4,371.86 = 2,825.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.49x = 4,371.86 × 2,825.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.49x = 12,354,788.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,354,788.92/2,928.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.83

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