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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.56, 4,392.50 and 737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.56, 4,392.50 and 737.17 is: 1,105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.56 : 4,392.50 = 737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.56/4,392.50 = 737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.56x = 4,392.50 × 737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.56x = 3,238,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,004.56/2,928.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.67

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