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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.14, 3,622.74 and 876.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.14, 3,622.74 and 876.14 is: 1,314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.14 : 3,622.74 = 876.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.14/3,622.74 = 876.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.14x = 3,622.74 × 876.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.14x = 3,174,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,027.42/2,415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.22

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