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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.13, 4,159.89 and 924.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.13, 4,159.89 and 924.21 is: 1,386.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.13 : 4,159.89 = 924.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.13/4,159.89 = 924.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.13x = 4,159.89 × 924.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.13x = 3,844,611.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,611.94/2,773.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.38

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