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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,471.65, 5,207.36 and 874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,471.65, 5,207.36 and 874.56 is: 1,311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,471.65 : 5,207.36 = 874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,471.65/5,207.36 = 874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,471.65x = 5,207.36 × 874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,471.65x = 4,554,144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,144.39/3,471.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.81

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