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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.73, 4,158.38 and 924.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.73, 4,158.38 and 924.05 is: 1,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.73 : 4,158.38 = 924.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.73/4,158.38 = 924.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.73x = 4,158.38 × 924.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.73x = 3,842,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,563.75/2,771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.34

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