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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.47, 3,947.38 and 876.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.47, 3,947.38 and 876.85 is: 1,314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.47 : 3,947.38 = 876.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.47/3,947.38 = 876.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.47x = 3,947.38 × 876.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.47x = 3,461,260.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,260.15/2,632.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.83

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