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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.22, 3,392.35 and 874.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.22, 3,392.35 and 874.57 is: 1,312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.22 : 3,392.35 = 874.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.22/3,392.35 = 874.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.22x = 3,392.35 × 874.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.22x = 2,966,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,826.20/2,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.05

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