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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.29, 3,945.81 and 874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.29, 3,945.81 and 874.72 is: 1,312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.29 : 3,945.81 = 874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.29/3,945.81 = 874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.29x = 3,945.81 × 874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.29x = 3,451,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,459.19/2,630.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.20

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