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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.26, 4,512.90 and 928.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.26, 4,512.90 and 928.22 is: 1,392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.26 : 4,512.90 = 928.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.26/4,512.90 = 928.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.26x = 4,512.90 × 928.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.26x = 4,188,975.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,975.32/3,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.49

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