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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.72, 4,158.26 and 923.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.72, 4,158.26 and 923.03 is: 1,384.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.72 : 4,158.26 = 923.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.72/4,158.26 = 923.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.72x = 4,158.26 × 923.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.72x = 3,838,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,173.32/2,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.76

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