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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.71, 4,169.16 and 930.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.71, 4,169.16 and 930.93 is: 1,396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.71 : 4,169.16 = 930.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.71/4,169.16 = 930.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.71x = 4,169.16 × 930.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.71x = 3,881,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,196.12/2,779.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.26

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