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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.77, 3,950.91 and 1,093.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.77, 3,950.91 and 1,093.77 is: 1,641.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.77 : 3,950.91 = 1,093.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.77/3,950.91 = 1,093.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.77x = 3,950.91 × 1,093.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.77x = 4,321,386.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,386.83/2,632.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.38

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