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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.10, 3,390.55 and 874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.10, 3,390.55 and 874.72 is: 1,311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.10 : 3,390.55 = 874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.10/3,390.55 = 874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.10x = 3,390.55 × 874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.10x = 2,965,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,781.90/2,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.07

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