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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.72, 4,167.14 and 929.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.72, 4,167.14 and 929.44 is: 1,394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.72 : 4,167.14 = 929.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.72/4,167.14 = 929.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.72x = 4,167.14 × 929.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.72x = 3,873,106.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,106.60/2,777.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.35

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