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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.69, 4,175.90 and 934.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.69, 4,175.90 and 934.19 is: 1,401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.69 : 4,175.90 = 934.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.69/4,175.90 = 934.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.69x = 4,175.90 × 934.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.69x = 3,901,079.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,079.35/2,783.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.41

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