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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.56, 4,176.92 and 910.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.56, 4,176.92 and 910.45 is: 1,365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.56 : 4,176.92 = 910.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.56/4,176.92 = 910.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.56x = 4,176.92 × 910.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.56x = 3,802,855.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,855.93/2,784.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.69

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