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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.26, 4,169.08 and 930.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.26, 4,169.08 and 930.30 is: 1,395.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.26 : 4,169.08 = 930.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.26/4,169.08 = 930.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.26x = 4,169.08 × 930.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.26x = 3,878,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,495.12/2,779.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.51

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