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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.78, 2,783.16 and 930.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.78, 2,783.16 and 930.11 is: 1,394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.78 : 2,783.16 = 930.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.78/2,783.16 = 930.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.78x = 2,783.16 × 930.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.78x = 2,588,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,631.03/1,856.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.15

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