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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.24, 4,389.12 and 874.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.24, 4,389.12 and 874.24 is: 1,311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.24 : 4,389.12 = 874.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.24/4,389.12 = 874.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.24x = 4,389.12 × 874.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.24x = 3,837,144.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,144.27/2,926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.29

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