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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.86, 4,161.58 and 926.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.86, 4,161.58 and 926.18 is: 1,389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.86 : 4,161.58 = 926.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.86/4,161.58 = 926.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.86x = 4,161.58 × 926.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.86x = 3,854,367.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,367.53/2,773.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.53

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