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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.57, 4,391.79 and 848.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.57, 4,391.79 and 848.01 is: 1,271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.57 : 4,391.79 = 848.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.57/4,391.79 = 848.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.57x = 4,391.79 × 848.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.57x = 3,724,281.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,281.84/2,928.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.71

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