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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.87, 3,943.95 and 874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.87, 3,943.95 and 874.40 is: 1,311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.87 : 3,943.95 = 874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.87/3,943.95 = 874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.87x = 3,943.95 × 874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.87x = 3,448,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,589.88/2,629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.32

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