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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.09, 3,948.13 and 876.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.09, 3,948.13 and 876.76 is: 1,315.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.09 : 3,948.13 = 876.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.09/3,948.13 = 876.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.09x = 3,948.13 × 876.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.09x = 3,461,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,584.37/2,632.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.15

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