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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.54, 2,777.50 and 927.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.54, 2,777.50 and 927.43 is: 1,390.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.54 : 2,777.50 = 927.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.54/2,777.50 = 927.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.54x = 2,777.50 × 927.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.54x = 2,575,932.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,932.19/1,852.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.49

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