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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.70, 3,532.42 and 874.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.70, 3,532.42 and 874.45 is: 1,311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.70 : 3,532.42 = 874.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.70/3,532.42 = 874.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.70x = 3,532.42 × 874.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.70x = 3,088,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,924.67/2,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.26

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