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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.69, 4,172.91 and 932.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.69, 4,172.91 and 932.19 is: 1,398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.69 : 4,172.91 = 932.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.69/4,172.91 = 932.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.69x = 4,172.91 × 932.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.69x = 3,889,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,944.97/2,781.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.41

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