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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.41, 3,947.29 and 876.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.41, 3,947.29 and 876.79 is: 1,314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.41 : 3,947.29 = 876.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.41/3,947.29 = 876.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.41x = 3,947.29 × 876.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.41x = 3,460,947.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,947.14/2,632.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.75

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