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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.02, 4,173.30 and 932.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.02, 4,173.30 and 932.70 is: 1,399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.02 : 4,173.30 = 932.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.02/4,173.30 = 932.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.02x = 4,173.30 × 932.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.02x = 3,892,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,436.91/2,782.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.14

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