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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.35, 4,165.64 and 928.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.35, 4,165.64 and 928.43 is: 1,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.35 : 4,165.64 = 928.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.35/4,165.64 = 928.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.35x = 4,165.64 × 928.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.35x = 3,867,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,505.15/2,777.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.52

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