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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.67, 3,285.18 and 874.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.67, 3,285.18 and 874.73 is: 1,311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.67 : 3,285.18 = 874.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.67/3,285.18 = 874.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.67x = 3,285.18 × 874.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.67x = 2,873,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,653.71/2,190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.77

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