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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.83, 4,174.10 and 933.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.83, 4,174.10 and 933.96 is: 1,400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.83 : 4,174.10 = 933.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.83/4,174.10 = 933.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.83x = 4,174.10 × 933.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.83x = 3,898,416.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,416.90/2,782.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.88

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