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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.67, 3,963.52 and 887.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.67, 3,963.52 and 887.50 is: 1,331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.67 : 3,963.52 = 887.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.67/3,963.52 = 887.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.67x = 3,963.52 × 887.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.67x = 3,517,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,624/2,642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.09

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