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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.24, 4,272.99 and 874.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.24, 4,272.99 and 874.14 is: 1,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.24 : 4,272.99 = 874.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.24/4,272.99 = 874.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.24x = 4,272.99 × 874.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.24x = 3,735,191.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,191.48/2,848.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.40

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