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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.96, 4,159.16 and 923.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.96, 4,159.16 and 923.88 is: 1,385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.96 : 4,159.16 = 923.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.96/4,159.16 = 923.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.96x = 4,159.16 × 923.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.96x = 3,842,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,539.33/2,772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.72

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