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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.16, 3,963.69 and 887.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.16, 3,963.69 and 887.33 is: 1,331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.16 : 3,963.69 = 887.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.16/3,963.69 = 887.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.16x = 3,963.69 × 887.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.16x = 3,517,103.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,103.27/2,642.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.15

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