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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.17, 4,172.22 and 932.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.17, 4,172.22 and 932.76 is: 1,398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.17 : 4,172.22 = 932.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.17/4,172.22 = 932.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.17x = 4,172.22 × 932.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.17x = 3,891,679.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,679.93/2,782.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.79

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