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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.02, 4,233.68 and 874.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.02, 4,233.68 and 874.02 is: 1,311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.02 : 4,233.68 = 874.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.02/4,233.68 = 874.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.02x = 4,233.68 × 874.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.02x = 3,700,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,320.99/2,822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.23

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