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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.61, 4,161 and 925.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.61, 4,161 and 925.22 is: 1,387.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.61 : 4,161 = 925.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.61/4,161 = 925.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.61x = 4,161 × 925.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.61x = 3,849,840.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,840.42/2,774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.52

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