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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.28, 4,175.10 and 934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.28, 4,175.10 and 934.68 is: 1,402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.28 : 4,175.10 = 934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.28/4,175.10 = 934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.28x = 4,175.10 × 934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.28x = 3,902,382.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,382.47/2,783.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.08

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