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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.63, 4,166.67 and 928.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.63, 4,166.67 and 928.76 is: 1,393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.63 : 4,166.67 = 928.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.63/4,166.67 = 928.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.63x = 4,166.67 × 928.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.63x = 3,869,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,834.12/2,777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.21

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