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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.86, 4,161.37 and 925.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.86, 4,161.37 and 925.47 is: 1,387.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.86 : 4,161.37 = 925.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.86/4,161.37 = 925.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.86x = 4,161.37 × 925.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.86x = 3,851,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,223.09/2,774.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.90

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