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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.72, 4,166.61 and 930.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.72, 4,166.61 and 930.92 is: 1,396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.72 : 4,166.61 = 930.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.72/4,166.61 = 930.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.72x = 4,166.61 × 930.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.72x = 3,878,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,775.83/2,777.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.39

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