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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.20, 3,948.27 and 877.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.20, 3,948.27 and 877.34 is: 1,315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.20 : 3,948.27 = 877.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.20/3,948.27 = 877.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.20x = 3,948.27 × 877.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.20x = 3,463,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,955.46/2,632.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.99

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