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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.46, 4,233.80 and 874.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.46, 4,233.80 and 874.70 is: 1,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.46 : 4,233.80 = 874.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.46/4,233.80 = 874.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.46x = 4,233.80 × 874.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.46x = 3,703,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,304.86/2,822.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.08

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