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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.78, 4,158 and 923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.78, 4,158 and 923.60 is: 1,384.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.78 : 4,158 = 923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.78/4,158 = 923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.78x = 4,158 × 923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.78x = 3,840,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,339.20/2,773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.52

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