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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.94, 4,169.04 and 930.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.94, 4,169.04 and 930.16 is: 1,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.94 : 4,169.04 = 930.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.94/4,169.04 = 930.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.94x = 4,169.04 × 930.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.94x = 3,877,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,874.25/2,778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.45

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