Calculate the fluid horsepower

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Calculate the fluid horsepower to 2 decimal points for the situation given below. The formula for fluid power from a 100% efficient motor is:

Power = Pressure * Flow and

Pressure = 2,917 psi

Flow= 28 gpm

1 gallon = 231 cubic inches

1 HP = 550 ft*lb/sec

12 inches =1 ft

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