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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.81, 3,946.44 and 877.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.81, 3,946.44 and 877.35 is: 1,315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.81 : 3,946.44 = 877.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.81/3,946.44 = 877.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.81x = 3,946.44 × 877.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.81x = 3,462,409.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,409.13/2,632.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.10

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