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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.35, 4,511.18 and 928.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.35, 4,511.18 and 928.78 is: 1,393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.35 : 4,511.18 = 928.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.35/4,511.18 = 928.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.35x = 4,511.18 × 928.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.35x = 4,189,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,893.76/3,007.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.22

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