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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.62, 4,160.62 and 924.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.62, 4,160.62 and 924.66 is: 1,387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.62 : 4,160.62 = 924.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.62/4,160.62 = 924.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.62x = 4,160.62 × 924.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.62x = 3,847,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,158.89/2,773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.05

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