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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.41, 3,947.33 and 876.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.41, 3,947.33 and 876.35 is: 1,314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.41 : 3,947.33 = 876.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.41/3,947.33 = 876.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.41x = 3,947.33 × 876.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.41x = 3,459,238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,238.26/2,631.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.59

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