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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.19, 2,773.98 and 874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.19, 2,773.98 and 874.76 is: 1,312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.19 : 2,773.98 = 874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.19/2,773.98 = 874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.19x = 2,773.98 × 874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.19x = 2,426,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,552.87/1,849.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.23

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