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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.79, 4,432.59 and 874.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.79, 4,432.59 and 874.96 is: 1,312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.79 : 4,432.59 = 874.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.79/4,432.59 = 874.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.79x = 4,432.59 × 874.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.79x = 3,878,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,338.95/2,954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.56

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