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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.44, 4,174.55 and 934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.44, 4,174.55 and 934.82 is: 1,402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.44 : 4,174.55 = 934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.44/4,174.55 = 934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.44x = 4,174.55 × 934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.44x = 3,902,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,452.83/2,783.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.03

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