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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.77, 3,387.70 and 874.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.77, 3,387.70 and 874.12 is: 1,310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.77 : 3,387.70 = 874.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.77/3,387.70 = 874.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.77x = 3,387.70 × 874.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.77x = 2,961,243.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,243.31/2,259.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.42

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