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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.69, 4,160.05 and 924.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.69, 4,160.05 and 924.59 is: 1,386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.69 : 4,160.05 = 924.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.69/4,160.05 = 924.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.69x = 4,160.05 × 924.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.69x = 3,846,340.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,340.63/2,773.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.72

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