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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.75, 4,164.29 and 926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.75, 4,164.29 and 926.88 is: 1,390.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.75 : 4,164.29 = 926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.75/4,164.29 = 926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.75x = 4,164.29 × 926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.75x = 3,859,780.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,780.34/2,775.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.54

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