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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.79, 3,947.89 and 876.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.79, 3,947.89 and 876.73 is: 1,315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.79 : 3,947.89 = 876.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.79/3,947.89 = 876.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.79x = 3,947.89 × 876.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.79x = 3,461,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,213.86/2,631.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.16

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