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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.57, 3,964.03 and 887.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.57, 3,964.03 and 887.44 is: 1,331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.57 : 3,964.03 = 887.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.57/3,964.03 = 887.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.57x = 3,964.03 × 887.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.57x = 3,517,834.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,834.09/2,642.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.21

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