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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.61, 3,651 and 874.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.61, 3,651 and 874.19 is: 1,310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.61 : 3,651 = 874.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.61/3,651 = 874.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.61x = 3,651 × 874.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.61x = 3,191,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,667.69/2,434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.96

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