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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.36, 2,781.06 and 929.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.36, 2,781.06 and 929.44 is: 1,393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.36 : 2,781.06 = 929.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.36/2,781.06 = 929.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.36x = 2,781.06 × 929.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.36x = 2,584,828.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,828.41/1,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.17

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