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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.86, 4,163.07 and 927.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.86, 4,163.07 and 927.18 is: 1,391.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.86 : 4,163.07 = 927.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.86/4,163.07 = 927.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.86x = 4,163.07 × 927.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.86x = 3,859,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,915.24/2,774.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.03

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