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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.22, 3,947.01 and 876.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.22, 3,947.01 and 876.60 is: 1,314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.22 : 3,947.01 = 876.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.22/3,947.01 = 876.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.22x = 3,947.01 × 876.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.22x = 3,459,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,960.48/2,632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.47

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