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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.70, 4,312.10 and 794.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.70, 4,312.10 and 794.69 is: 1,192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.70 : 4,312.10 = 794.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.70/4,312.10 = 794.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.70x = 4,312.10 × 794.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.70x = 3,426,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,782.75/2,874.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.05

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