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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,471.28, 5,206.91 and 874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,471.28, 5,206.91 and 874.22 is: 1,311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,471.28 : 5,206.91 = 874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,471.28/5,206.91 = 874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,471.28x = 5,206.91 × 874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,471.28x = 4,551,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,958.83/3,471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.32

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