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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.53, 4,168.38 and 930.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.53, 4,168.38 and 930.10 is: 1,394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.53 : 4,168.38 = 930.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.53/4,168.38 = 930.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.53x = 4,168.38 × 930.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.53x = 3,877,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,010.24/2,779.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.84

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