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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.10, 4,159.77 and 924.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.10, 4,159.77 and 924.57 is: 1,386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.10 : 4,159.77 = 924.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.10/4,159.77 = 924.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.10x = 4,159.77 × 924.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.10x = 3,845,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,998.55/2,774.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.40

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