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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.35, 4,160.03 and 924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.35, 4,160.03 and 924.44 is: 1,386.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.35 : 4,160.03 = 924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.35/4,160.03 = 924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.35x = 4,160.03 × 924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.35x = 3,845,672.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,672.71/2,773.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.65

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