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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.22, 4,159.08 and 924.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.22, 4,159.08 and 924.39 is: 1,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.22 : 4,159.08 = 924.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.22/4,159.08 = 924.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.22x = 4,159.08 × 924.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.22x = 3,844,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,611.96/2,773.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.34

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