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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.60, 4,162.42 and 925.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.60, 4,162.42 and 925.54 is: 1,388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.60 : 4,162.42 = 925.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.60/4,162.42 = 925.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.60x = 4,162.42 × 925.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.60x = 3,852,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,486.21/2,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.48

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