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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.07, 4,511.73 and 928.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.07, 4,511.73 and 928.06 is: 1,391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.07 : 4,511.73 = 928.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.07/4,511.73 = 928.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.07x = 4,511.73 × 928.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.07x = 4,187,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,148.34/3,008.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.97

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