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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.96, 4,174.52 and 934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.96, 4,174.52 and 934 is: 1,401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.96 : 4,174.52 = 934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.96/4,174.52 = 934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.96x = 4,174.52 × 934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.96x = 3,899,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,001.68/2,782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.03

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