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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.69, 4,159.67 and 924.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.69, 4,159.67 and 924.41 is: 1,386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.69 : 4,159.67 = 924.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.69/4,159.67 = 924.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.69x = 4,159.67 × 924.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.69x = 3,845,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,215.12/2,772.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.82

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