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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.86, 4,159.88 and 924.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.86, 4,159.88 and 924.47 is: 1,386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.86 : 4,159.88 = 924.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.86/4,159.88 = 924.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.86x = 4,159.88 × 924.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.86x = 3,845,658.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,658.84/2,773.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.39

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