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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.68, 3,948.17 and 877.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.68, 3,948.17 and 877.22 is: 1,315.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.68 : 3,948.17 = 877.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.68/3,948.17 = 877.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.68x = 3,948.17 × 877.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.68x = 3,463,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,413.69/2,632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.55

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