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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.03, 4,174.40 and 934.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.03, 4,174.40 and 934.00 is: 1,400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.03 : 4,174.40 = 934.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.03/4,174.40 = 934.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.03x = 4,174.40 × 934.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.03x = 3,898,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,881.50/2,783.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.95

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