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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.69, 3,949.72 and 877.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.69, 3,949.72 and 877.96 is: 1,317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.69 : 3,949.72 = 877.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.69/3,949.72 = 877.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.69x = 3,949.72 × 877.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.69x = 3,467,696.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,696.17/2,632.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.17

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