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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.12, 2,784.04 and 930.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.12, 2,784.04 and 930.42 is: 1,396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.12 : 2,784.04 = 930.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.12/2,784.04 = 930.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.12x = 2,784.04 × 930.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.12x = 2,590,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,326.50/1,855.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.31

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