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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.17, 4,162.68 and 926.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.17, 4,162.68 and 926.28 is: 1,388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.17 : 4,162.68 = 926.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.17/4,162.68 = 926.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.17x = 4,162.68 × 926.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.17x = 3,855,807.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,807.23/2,776.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.89

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