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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.72, 4,165.64 and 928.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.72, 4,165.64 and 928.44 is: 1,392.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.72 : 4,165.64 = 928.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.72/4,165.64 = 928.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.72x = 4,165.64 × 928.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.72x = 3,867,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,546.80/2,776.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.85

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