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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.63, 4,175.55 and 934.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.63, 4,175.55 and 934.81 is: 1,402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.63 : 4,175.55 = 934.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.63/4,175.55 = 934.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.63x = 4,175.55 × 934.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.63x = 3,903,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,335.46/2,783.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.25

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