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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.91, 3,391.40 and 874.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.91, 3,391.40 and 874.33 is: 1,311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.91 : 3,391.40 = 874.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.91/3,391.40 = 874.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.91x = 3,391.40 × 874.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.91x = 2,965,196.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,196.47/2,260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.50

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