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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.08, 4,175.12 and 934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.08, 4,175.12 and 934.80 is: 1,401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.08 : 4,175.12 = 934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.08/4,175.12 = 934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.08x = 4,175.12 × 934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.08x = 3,902,902.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,902.18/2,784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.86

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