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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.84, 3,944.26 and 874.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.84, 3,944.26 and 874.58 is: 1,311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.84 : 3,944.26 = 874.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.84/3,944.26 = 874.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.84x = 3,944.26 × 874.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.84x = 3,449,570.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,570.91/2,629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.70

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