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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.58, 3,963.42 and 887.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.58, 3,963.42 and 887.43 is: 1,330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.58 : 3,963.42 = 887.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.58/3,963.42 = 887.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.58x = 3,963.42 × 887.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.58x = 3,517,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,257.81/2,642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.99

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