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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.29, 3,681.47 and 874.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.29, 3,681.47 and 874.26 is: 1,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.29 : 3,681.47 = 874.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.29/3,681.47 = 874.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.29x = 3,681.47 × 874.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.29x = 3,218,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,561.96/2,454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.40

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