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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.58, 4,314.87 and 874.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.58, 4,314.87 and 874.98 is: 1,312.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.58 : 4,314.87 = 874.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.58/4,314.87 = 874.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.58x = 4,314.87 × 874.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.58x = 3,775,424.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,424.95/2,876.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.47

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