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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.48, 4,161.76 and 925.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.48, 4,161.76 and 925.68 is: 1,388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.48 : 4,161.76 = 925.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.48/4,161.76 = 925.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.48x = 4,161.76 × 925.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.48x = 3,852,458.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,458.00/2,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.53

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