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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.46, 2,775.68 and 927.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.46, 2,775.68 and 927.15 is: 1,390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.46 : 2,775.68 = 927.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.46/2,775.68 = 927.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.46x = 2,775.68 × 927.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.46x = 2,573,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,471.71/1,850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.72

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