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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.50, 4,163.20 and 926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.50, 4,163.20 and 926.74 is: 1,390.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.50 : 4,163.20 = 926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.50/4,163.20 = 926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.50x = 4,163.20 × 926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.50x = 3,858,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,191.24/2,775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.09

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