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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.68, 4,160.61 and 925.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.68, 4,160.61 and 925.14 is: 1,387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.68 : 4,160.61 = 925.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.68/4,160.61 = 925.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.68x = 4,160.61 × 925.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.68x = 3,849,142.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,142.11/2,774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.24

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