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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.55, 2,781.83 and 930.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.55, 2,781.83 and 930.62 is: 1,395.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.55 : 2,781.83 = 930.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.55/2,781.83 = 930.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.55x = 2,781.83 × 930.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.55x = 2,588,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,835.92/1,855.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.18

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