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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.59, 3,944.78 and 874.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.59, 3,944.78 and 874.02 is: 1,311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.59 : 3,944.78 = 874.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.59/3,944.78 = 874.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.59x = 3,944.78 × 874.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.59x = 3,447,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,812.25/2,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.16

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