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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.52, 2,776.26 and 926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.52, 2,776.26 and 926.04 is: 1,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.52 : 2,776.26 = 926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.52/2,776.26 = 926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.52x = 2,776.26 × 926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.52x = 2,570,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,927.81/1,850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.30

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