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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.72, 4,159.20 and 924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.72, 4,159.20 and 924.20 is: 1,385.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.72 : 4,159.20 = 924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.72/4,159.20 = 924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.72x = 4,159.20 × 924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.72x = 3,843,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,932.64/2,773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.84

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