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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.94, 4,214.97 and 1,874.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.94, 4,214.97 and 1,874.85 is: 2,587.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.94 : 4,214.97 = 1,874.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.94/4,214.97 = 1,874.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.94x = 4,214.97 × 1,874.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.94x = 7,902,436.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,436.50/3,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.62

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