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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.67, 4,597.74 and 874.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.67, 4,597.74 and 874.41 is: 1,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.67 : 4,597.74 = 874.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.67/4,597.74 = 874.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.67x = 4,597.74 × 874.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.67x = 4,020,327.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,327.07/3,065.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.40

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