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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.34, 4,162.14 and 925.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.34, 4,162.14 and 925.65 is: 1,388.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.34 : 4,162.14 = 925.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.34/4,162.14 = 925.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.34x = 4,162.14 × 925.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.34x = 3,852,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,684.89/2,774.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.69

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