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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.57, 4,512.98 and 928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.57, 4,512.98 and 928.60 is: 1,392.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.57 : 4,512.98 = 928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.57/4,512.98 = 928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.57x = 4,512.98 × 928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.57x = 4,190,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,744.27/3,008.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.93

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