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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.00, 3,810.60 and 874.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.00, 3,810.60 and 874.19 is: 1,311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.00 : 3,810.60 = 874.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.00/3,810.60 = 874.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.00x = 3,810.60 × 874.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.00x = 3,331,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,197.94/2,540.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.49

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