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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.79, 2,777.18 and 926.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.79, 2,777.18 and 926.51 is: 1,388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.79 : 2,777.18 = 926.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.79/2,777.18 = 926.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.79x = 2,777.18 × 926.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.79x = 2,573,066.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,066.52/1,852.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.76

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