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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.76, 4,162.72 and 926.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.76, 4,162.72 and 926.02 is: 1,389.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.76 : 4,162.72 = 926.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.76/4,162.72 = 926.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.76x = 4,162.72 × 926.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.76x = 3,854,761.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,761.97/2,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.22

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