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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.15, 4,309.74 and 926.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.15, 4,309.74 and 926.10 is: 1,388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.15 : 4,309.74 = 926.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.15/4,309.74 = 926.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.15x = 4,309.74 × 926.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.15x = 3,991,250.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,250.21/2,874.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.67

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