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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.28, 2,781.61 and 930.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.28, 2,781.61 and 930.17 is: 1,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.28 : 2,781.61 = 930.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.28/2,781.61 = 930.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.28x = 2,781.61 × 930.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.28x = 2,587,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,374.80/1,855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.60

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