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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.79, 4,159.78 and 924.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.79, 4,159.78 and 924.41 is: 1,386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.79 : 4,159.78 = 924.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.79/4,159.78 = 924.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.79x = 4,159.78 × 924.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.79x = 3,845,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,342.23/2,773.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.31

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