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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.92, 4,169.88 and 930.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.92, 4,169.88 and 930.62 is: 1,395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.92 : 4,169.88 = 930.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.92/4,169.88 = 930.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.92x = 4,169.88 × 930.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.92x = 3,880,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,573.73/2,779.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.93

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