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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.28, 3,948.59 and 877.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.28, 3,948.59 and 877.22 is: 1,315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.28 : 3,948.59 = 877.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.28/3,948.59 = 877.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.28x = 3,948.59 × 877.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.28x = 3,463,764.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,764.57/2,632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.88

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