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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.26, 4,678.86 and 928.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.26, 4,678.86 and 928.03 is: 1,392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.26 : 4,678.86 = 928.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.26/4,678.86 = 928.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.26x = 4,678.86 × 928.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.26x = 4,342,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,122.45/3,119.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.04

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