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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.63, 4,392.36 and 848.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.63, 4,392.36 and 848.10 is: 1,271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.63 : 4,392.36 = 848.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.63/4,392.36 = 848.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.63x = 4,392.36 × 848.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.63x = 3,725,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,160.52/2,928.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.98

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