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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.78, 3,947.84 and 876.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.78, 3,947.84 and 876.71 is: 1,315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.78 : 3,947.84 = 876.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.78/3,947.84 = 876.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.78x = 3,947.84 × 876.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.78x = 3,461,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,110.81/2,631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.12

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