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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.84, 4,157.78 and 922.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.84, 4,157.78 and 922.93 is: 1,384.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.84 : 4,157.78 = 922.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.84/4,157.78 = 922.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.84x = 4,157.78 × 922.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.84x = 3,837,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,324.89/2,771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.39

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