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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.70, 4,161.09 and 925.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.70, 4,161.09 and 925.38 is: 1,387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.70 : 4,161.09 = 925.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.70/4,161.09 = 925.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.70x = 4,161.09 × 925.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.70x = 3,850,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,589.46/2,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.75

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