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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.50, 3,390.88 and 874.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.50, 3,390.88 and 874.05 is: 1,311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.50 : 3,390.88 = 874.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.50/3,390.88 = 874.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.50x = 3,390.88 × 874.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.50x = 2,963,798.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,798.66/2,260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.13

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