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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.17, 3,947.40 and 876.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.17, 3,947.40 and 876.80 is: 1,314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.17 : 3,947.40 = 876.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.17/3,947.40 = 876.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.17x = 3,947.40 × 876.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.17x = 3,461,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,080.32/2,632.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.92

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