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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.25, 4,159.81 and 924.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.25, 4,159.81 and 924.50 is: 1,386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.25 : 4,159.81 = 924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.25/4,159.81 = 924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.25x = 4,159.81 × 924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.25x = 3,845,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,744.35/2,773.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.73

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