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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.60, 4,166.92 and 928.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.60, 4,166.92 and 928.54 is: 1,392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.60 : 4,166.92 = 928.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.60/4,166.92 = 928.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.60x = 4,166.92 × 928.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.60x = 3,869,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,151.90/2,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.98

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