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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.10, 4,167.55 and 929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.10, 4,167.55 and 929.30 is: 1,394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.10 : 4,167.55 = 929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.10/4,167.55 = 929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.10x = 4,167.55 × 929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.10x = 3,872,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,904.22/2,778.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.08

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