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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.75, 5,416.13 and 874.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.75, 5,416.13 and 874.75 is: 1,312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.75 : 5,416.13 = 874.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.75/5,416.13 = 874.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.75x = 5,416.13 × 874.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.75x = 4,737,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,759.72/3,610.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.13

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