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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.35, 3,948.90 and 876.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.35, 3,948.90 and 876.78 is: 1,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.35 : 3,948.90 = 876.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.35/3,948.90 = 876.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.35x = 3,948.90 × 876.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.35x = 3,462,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,316.54/2,632.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.29

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