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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.44, 4,160.79 and 925.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.44, 4,160.79 and 925.17 is: 1,387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.44 : 4,160.79 = 925.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.44/4,160.79 = 925.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.44x = 4,160.79 × 925.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.44x = 3,849,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,438.08/2,773.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.97

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