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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.53, 3,947.47 and 876.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.53, 3,947.47 and 876.47 is: 1,314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.53 : 3,947.47 = 876.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.53/3,947.47 = 876.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.53x = 3,947.47 × 876.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.53x = 3,459,817.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,817.10/2,631.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.75

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