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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.83, 4,393.82 and 1,079.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.83, 4,393.82 and 1,079.95 is: 1,620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.83 : 4,393.82 = 1,079.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.83/4,393.82 = 1,079.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.83x = 4,393.82 × 1,079.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.83x = 4,745,097.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,097.62/2,928.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.14

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