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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.35, 3,947.40 and 875.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.35, 3,947.40 and 875.78 is: 1,313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.35 : 3,947.40 = 875.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.35/3,947.40 = 875.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.35x = 3,947.40 × 875.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.35x = 3,457,053.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,053.97/2,631.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.79

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