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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.74, 3,392.55 and 874.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.74, 3,392.55 and 874.94 is: 1,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.74 : 3,392.55 = 874.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.74/3,392.55 = 874.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.74x = 3,392.55 × 874.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.74x = 2,968,260.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,260.73/2,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.80

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