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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.68, 4,162.10 and 926.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.68, 4,162.10 and 926.14 is: 1,388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.68 : 4,162.10 = 926.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.68/4,162.10 = 926.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.68x = 4,162.10 × 926.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.68x = 3,854,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,679.20/2,775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.74

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