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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.63, 4,169.48 and 931.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.63, 4,169.48 and 931.05 is: 1,395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.63 : 4,169.48 = 931.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.63/4,169.48 = 931.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.63x = 4,169.48 × 931.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.63x = 3,881,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,989.70/2,781.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.58

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