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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.97, 4,163.66 and 926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.97, 4,163.66 and 926.88 is: 1,390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.97 : 4,163.66 = 926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.97/4,163.66 = 926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.97x = 4,163.66 × 926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.97x = 3,859,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,187.73/2,775.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.21

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