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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.75, 3,127.55 and 930.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.75, 3,127.55 and 930.50 is: 1,395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.75 : 3,127.55 = 930.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.75/3,127.55 = 930.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.75x = 3,127.55 × 930.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.75x = 2,910,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,185.28/2,084.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.94

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