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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.89, 4,161.05 and 925.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.89, 4,161.05 and 925.00 is: 1,387.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.89 : 4,161.05 = 925.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.89/4,161.05 = 925.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.89x = 4,161.05 × 925.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.89x = 3,848,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,990.25/2,773.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.58

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