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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.13, 3,620.25 and 874.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.13, 3,620.25 and 874.13 is: 1,311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.13 : 3,620.25 = 874.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.13/3,620.25 = 874.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.13x = 3,620.25 × 874.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.13x = 3,164,551.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,551.03/2,413.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.39

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