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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.99, 4,162.77 and 925.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.99, 4,162.77 and 925.46 is: 1,388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.99 : 4,162.77 = 925.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.99/4,162.77 = 925.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.99x = 4,162.77 × 925.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.99x = 3,852,456.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,456.31/2,774.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.28

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