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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.15, 4,642.19 and 874.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.15, 4,642.19 and 874.14 is: 1,311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.15 : 4,642.19 = 874.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.15/4,642.19 = 874.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.15x = 4,642.19 × 874.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.15x = 4,057,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,923.97/3,095.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.06

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