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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.70, 4,174.59 and 934.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.70, 4,174.59 and 934.38 is: 1,401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.70 : 4,174.59 = 934.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.70/4,174.59 = 934.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.70x = 4,174.59 × 934.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.70x = 3,900,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,653.40/2,783.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.25

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