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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.68, 4,273.10 and 874.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.68, 4,273.10 and 874.36 is: 1,311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.68 : 4,273.10 = 874.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.68/4,273.10 = 874.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.68x = 4,273.10 × 874.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.68x = 3,736,227.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,227.72/2,848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.56

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