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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.76, 4,234.66 and 874.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.76, 4,234.66 and 874.50 is: 1,311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.76 : 4,234.66 = 874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.76/4,234.66 = 874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.76x = 4,234.66 × 874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.76x = 3,703,210.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,210.17/2,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.91

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