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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.85, 2,776.77 and 926.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.85, 2,776.77 and 926.15 is: 1,389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.85 : 2,776.77 = 926.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.85/2,776.77 = 926.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.85x = 2,776.77 × 926.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.85x = 2,571,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,691.65/1,850.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.47

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