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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.60, 4,894.80 and 1,874.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.60, 4,894.80 and 1,874.90 is: 2,814.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.60 : 4,894.80 = 1,874.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.60/4,894.80 = 1,874.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.60x = 4,894.80 × 1,874.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.60x = 9,177,260.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177,260.52/3,260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.59

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