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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,471.78, 5,207.66 and 874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,471.78, 5,207.66 and 874.72 is: 1,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,471.78 : 5,207.66 = 874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,471.78/5,207.66 = 874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,471.78x = 5,207.66 × 874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,471.78x = 4,555,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,244.36/3,471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.08

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