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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.66, 2,775.49 and 925.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.66, 2,775.49 and 925.38 is: 1,387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.66 : 2,775.49 = 925.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.66/2,775.49 = 925.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.66x = 2,775.49 × 925.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.66x = 2,568,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,380.62/1,851.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.07

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