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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.24, 3,067.52 and 874.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.24, 3,067.52 and 874.10 is: 1,311.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.24 : 3,067.52 = 874.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.24/3,067.52 = 874.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.24x = 3,067.52 × 874.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.24x = 2,681,319.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,319.23/2,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.65

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