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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.54, 3,963.16 and 887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.54, 3,963.16 and 887.60 is: 1,331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.54 : 3,963.16 = 887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.54/3,963.16 = 887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.54x = 3,963.16 × 887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.54x = 3,517,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,700.82/2,642.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.18

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