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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.61, 3,391.92 and 874.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.61, 3,391.92 and 874.89 is: 1,312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.61 : 3,391.92 = 874.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.61/3,391.92 = 874.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.61x = 3,391.92 × 874.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.61x = 2,967,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,556.89/2,261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.14

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