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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.78, 3,068.65 and 874.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.78, 3,068.65 and 874.79 is: 1,312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.78 : 3,068.65 = 874.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.78/3,068.65 = 874.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.78x = 3,068.65 × 874.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.78x = 2,684,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,419.12/2,045.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.17

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