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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.90, 4,166.90 and 928.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.90, 4,166.90 and 928.94 is: 1,393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.90 : 4,166.90 = 928.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.90/4,166.90 = 928.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.90x = 4,166.90 × 928.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.90x = 3,870,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,800.09/2,777.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.43

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