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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.85, 4,274.73 and 875.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.85, 4,274.73 and 875.48 is: 1,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.85 : 4,274.73 = 875.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.85/4,274.73 = 875.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.85x = 4,274.73 × 875.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.85x = 3,742,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,419.25/2,849.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.20

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