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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.93, 4,159.88 and 924.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.93, 4,159.88 and 924.63 is: 1,386.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.93 : 4,159.88 = 924.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.93/4,159.88 = 924.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.93x = 4,159.88 × 924.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.93x = 3,846,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,349.84/2,773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.61

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