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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.80, 4,016.92 and 923.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.80, 4,016.92 and 923.12 is: 1,384.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.80 : 4,016.92 = 923.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.80/4,016.92 = 923.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.80x = 4,016.92 × 923.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.80x = 3,708,099.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,099.19/2,677.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.76

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