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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.32, 4,158.42 and 923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.32, 4,158.42 and 923.44 is: 1,385.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.32 : 4,158.42 = 923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.32/4,158.42 = 923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.32x = 4,158.42 × 923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.32x = 3,840,051.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,051.36/2,772.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.14

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