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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.86, 4,175.20 and 934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.86, 4,175.20 and 934.88 is: 1,401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.86 : 4,175.20 = 934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.86/4,175.20 = 934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.86x = 4,175.20 × 934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.86x = 3,903,310.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,310.98/2,784.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.62

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