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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.59, 4,159.64 and 924.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.59, 4,159.64 and 924.77 is: 1,386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.59 : 4,159.64 = 924.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.59/4,159.64 = 924.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.59x = 4,159.64 × 924.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.59x = 3,846,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,684.86/2,773.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.90

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