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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.84, 3,942.12 and 896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.84, 3,942.12 and 896 is: 1,344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.84 : 3,942.12 = 896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.84/3,942.12 = 896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.84x = 3,942.12 × 896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.84x = 3,532,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,139.52/2,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.12

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