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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.65, 4,162.57 and 926.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.65, 4,162.57 and 926.22 is: 1,389.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.65 : 4,162.57 = 926.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.65/4,162.57 = 926.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.65x = 4,162.57 × 926.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.65x = 3,855,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,453.27/2,775.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.03

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