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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.78, 4,432.16 and 874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.78, 4,432.16 and 874.80 is: 1,312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.78 : 4,432.16 = 874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.78/4,432.16 = 874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.78x = 4,432.16 × 874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.78x = 3,877,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,231.41/2,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.19

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