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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.16, 4,272.63 and 874.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.16, 4,272.63 and 874.20 is: 1,310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.16 : 4,272.63 = 874.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.16/4,272.63 = 874.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.16x = 4,272.63 × 874.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.16x = 3,735,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,133.15/2,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.96

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