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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.90, 4,169.85 and 930.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.90, 4,169.85 and 930.67 is: 1,396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.90 : 4,169.85 = 930.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.90/4,169.85 = 930.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.90x = 4,169.85 × 930.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.90x = 3,880,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,754.30/2,779.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.01

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