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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.88, 4,160.62 and 926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.88, 4,160.62 and 926.20 is: 1,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.88 : 4,160.62 = 926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.88/4,160.62 = 926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.88x = 4,160.62 × 926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.88x = 3,853,566.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,566.24/2,773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.23

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