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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.79, 4,430.61 and 874.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.79, 4,430.61 and 874.50 is: 1,311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.79 : 4,430.61 = 874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.79/4,430.61 = 874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.79x = 4,430.61 × 874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.79x = 3,874,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,577.34/2,954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.29

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