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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.34, 4,157.08 and 923.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.34, 4,157.08 and 923.96 is: 1,384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.34 : 4,157.08 = 923.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.34/4,157.08 = 923.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.34x = 4,157.08 × 923.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.34x = 3,840,975.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,975.64/2,773.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.96

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