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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.74, 2,776.68 and 926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.74, 2,776.68 and 926.24 is: 1,388.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.74 : 2,776.68 = 926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.74/2,776.68 = 926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.74x = 2,776.68 × 926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.74x = 2,571,858.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,858.20/1,852.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.14

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