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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.31, 3,262.95 and 875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.31, 3,262.95 and 875.88 is: 1,314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.31 : 3,262.95 = 875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.31/3,262.95 = 875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.31x = 3,262.95 × 875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.31x = 2,857,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,952.65/2,174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.42

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