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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.26, 4,170.39 and 931.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.26, 4,170.39 and 931.03 is: 1,396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.26 : 4,170.39 = 931.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.26/4,170.39 = 931.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.26x = 4,170.39 × 931.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.26x = 3,882,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,744.28/2,780.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.54

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