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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.57, 4,162.37 and 925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.57, 4,162.37 and 925.20 is: 1,387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.57 : 4,162.37 = 925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.57/4,162.37 = 925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.57x = 4,162.37 × 925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.57x = 3,851,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,020.10/2,774.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.97

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