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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.08, 2,783.13 and 929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.08, 2,783.13 and 929.52 is: 1,394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.08 : 2,783.13 = 929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.08/2,783.13 = 929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.08x = 2,783.13 × 929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.08x = 2,586,956.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,956.43/1,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.53

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