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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.51, 4,513.18 and 928.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.51, 4,513.18 and 928.67 is: 1,393.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.51 : 4,513.18 = 928.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.51/4,513.18 = 928.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.51x = 4,513.18 × 928.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.51x = 4,191,263.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,263.83/3,008.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.14

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