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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.59, 4,392.27 and 1,079.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.59, 4,392.27 and 1,079.22 is: 1,618.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.59 : 4,392.27 = 1,079.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.59/4,392.27 = 1,079.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.59x = 4,392.27 × 1,079.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.59x = 4,740,225.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,225.63/2,928.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.61

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