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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.38, 4,159.98 and 924.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.38, 4,159.98 and 924.51 is: 1,386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.38 : 4,159.98 = 924.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.38/4,159.98 = 924.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.38x = 4,159.98 × 924.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.38x = 3,845,943.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,943.11/2,773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.73

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