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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.84, 3,044.34 and 874.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.84, 3,044.34 and 874.50 is: 1,312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.84 : 3,044.34 = 874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.84/3,044.34 = 874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.84x = 3,044.34 × 874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.84x = 2,662,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,275.33/2,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.22

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