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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.68, 4,234.74 and 874.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.68, 4,234.74 and 874.90 is: 1,312.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.68 : 4,234.74 = 874.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.68/4,234.74 = 874.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.68x = 4,234.74 × 874.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.68x = 3,704,974.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,974.03/2,822.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.57

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