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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.72, 4,176.05 and 935.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.72, 4,176.05 and 935.01 is: 1,402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.72 : 4,176.05 = 935.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.72/4,176.05 = 935.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.72x = 4,176.05 × 935.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.72x = 3,904,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,643.84/2,783.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.67

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