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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.44, 4,169.83 and 930.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.44, 4,169.83 and 930.56 is: 1,396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.44 : 4,169.83 = 930.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.44/4,169.83 = 930.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.44x = 4,169.83 × 930.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.44x = 3,880,290.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,290.76/2,779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.07

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