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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.48, 4,181.76 and 1,911.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.48, 4,181.76 and 1,911.28 is: 2,639.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.48 : 4,181.76 = 1,911.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.48/4,181.76 = 1,911.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.48x = 4,181.76 × 1,911.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.48x = 7,992,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,992,514.25/3,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.12

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