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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.55, 4,158.92 and 924.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.55, 4,158.92 and 924.02 is: 1,385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.55 : 4,158.92 = 924.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.55/4,158.92 = 924.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.55x = 4,158.92 × 924.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.55x = 3,842,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,904.46/2,773.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.55

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