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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.34, 3,963.51 and 887.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.34, 3,963.51 and 887.01 is: 1,330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.34 : 3,963.51 = 887.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.34/3,963.51 = 887.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.34x = 3,963.51 × 887.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.34x = 3,515,673.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,673.01/2,642.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.52

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