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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.35, 4,308.79 and 925.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.35, 4,308.79 and 925.19 is: 1,386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.35 : 4,308.79 = 925.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.35/4,308.79 = 925.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.35x = 4,308.79 × 925.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.35x = 3,986,449.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,449.42/2,874.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.90

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