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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.30, 2,781.44 and 930.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.30, 2,781.44 and 930.18 is: 1,394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.30 : 2,781.44 = 930.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.30/2,781.44 = 930.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.30x = 2,781.44 × 930.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.30x = 2,587,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,239.86/1,855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.51

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