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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.59, 4,210.43 and 1,874.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.59, 4,210.43 and 1,874.31 is: 2,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.59 : 4,210.43 = 1,874.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.59/4,210.43 = 1,874.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.59x = 4,210.43 × 1,874.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.59x = 7,891,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,891,641.68/3,052.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.23

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