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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.62, 3,285.74 and 874.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.62, 3,285.74 and 874.31 is: 1,311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.62 : 3,285.74 = 874.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.62/3,285.74 = 874.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.62x = 3,285.74 × 874.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.62x = 2,872,759.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,759.18/2,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.39

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