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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.98, 4,162.58 and 926.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.98, 4,162.58 and 926.45 is: 1,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.98 : 4,162.58 = 926.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.98/4,162.58 = 926.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.98x = 4,162.58 × 926.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.98x = 3,856,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,422.24/2,775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.21

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