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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.13, 4,168.71 and 930.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.13, 4,168.71 and 930.63 is: 1,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.13 : 4,168.71 = 930.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.13/4,168.71 = 930.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.13x = 4,168.71 × 930.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.13x = 3,879,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,526.59/2,780.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.45

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