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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.92, 4,177.44 and 935.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.92, 4,177.44 and 935.96 is: 1,403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.92 : 4,177.44 = 935.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.92/4,177.44 = 935.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.92x = 4,177.44 × 935.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.92x = 3,909,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,916.74/2,784.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.96

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