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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.50, 4,175.72 and 934.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.50, 4,175.72 and 934.79 is: 1,402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.50 : 4,175.72 = 934.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.50/4,175.72 = 934.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.50x = 4,175.72 × 934.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.50x = 3,903,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,413.20/2,783.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.34

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