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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.81, 4,513.64 and 928.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.81, 4,513.64 and 928.99 is: 1,393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.81 : 4,513.64 = 928.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.81/4,513.64 = 928.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.81x = 4,513.64 × 928.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.81x = 4,193,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,106.18/3,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.61

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