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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.24, 4,175.35 and 934.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.24, 4,175.35 and 934.54 is: 1,401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.24 : 4,175.35 = 934.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.24/4,175.35 = 934.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.24x = 4,175.35 × 934.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.24x = 3,902,018.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,018.81/2,783.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.97

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