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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.63, 3,067.67 and 874.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.63, 3,067.67 and 874.14 is: 1,311.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.63 : 3,067.67 = 874.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.63/3,067.67 = 874.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.63x = 3,067.67 × 874.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.63x = 2,681,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,573.05/2,044.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.52

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