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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.41, 3,948.83 and 877.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.41, 3,948.83 and 877.35 is: 1,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.41 : 3,948.83 = 877.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.41/3,948.83 = 877.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.41x = 3,948.83 × 877.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.41x = 3,464,506.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,506.00/2,632.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.10

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