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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.75, 4,234.15 and 874.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.75, 4,234.15 and 874.94 is: 1,312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.75 : 4,234.15 = 874.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.75/4,234.15 = 874.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.75x = 4,234.15 × 874.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.75x = 3,704,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,627.20/2,822.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.42

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