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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.86, 4,232.97 and 874.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.86, 4,232.97 and 874.14 is: 1,311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.86 : 4,232.97 = 874.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.86/4,232.97 = 874.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.86x = 4,232.97 × 874.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.86x = 3,700,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,208.40/2,821.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.27

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