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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.66, 4,177.08 and 935.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.66, 4,177.08 and 935.76 is: 1,403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.66 : 4,177.08 = 935.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.66/4,177.08 = 935.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.66x = 4,177.08 × 935.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.66x = 3,908,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,744.38/2,784.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.67

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