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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.86, 4,390.86 and 2,282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.86, 4,390.86 and 2,282.48 is: 3,421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.86 : 4,390.86 = 2,282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.86/4,390.86 = 2,282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.86x = 4,390.86 × 2,282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.86x = 10,022,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022,050.13/2,928.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.83

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