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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.90, 4,392 and 954.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.90, 4,392 and 954.21 is: 1,430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.90 : 4,392 = 954.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.90/4,392 = 954.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.90x = 4,392 × 954.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.90x = 4,190,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,890.32/2,928.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.88

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