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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.26, 4,167.43 and 929.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.26, 4,167.43 and 929.70 is: 1,394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.26 : 4,167.43 = 929.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.26/4,167.43 = 929.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.26x = 4,167.43 × 929.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.26x = 3,874,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,459.67/2,779.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.06

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