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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.79, 3,284.06 and 874.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.79, 3,284.06 and 874.16 is: 1,310.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.79 : 3,284.06 = 874.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.79/3,284.06 = 874.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.79x = 3,284.06 × 874.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.79x = 2,870,773.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,773.10/2,190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.38

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