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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.35, 4,160.08 and 924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.35, 4,160.08 and 924.48 is: 1,386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.35 : 4,160.08 = 924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.35/4,160.08 = 924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.35x = 4,160.08 × 924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.35x = 3,845,910.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,910.76/2,773.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.74

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