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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.48, 3,945.96 and 877.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.48, 3,945.96 and 877.02 is: 1,314.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.48 : 3,945.96 = 877.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.48/3,945.96 = 877.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.48x = 3,945.96 × 877.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.48x = 3,460,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,685.84/2,632.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.61

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