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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.46, 3,963.71 and 887.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.46, 3,963.71 and 887.56 is: 1,330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.46 : 3,963.71 = 887.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.46/3,963.71 = 887.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.46x = 3,963.71 × 887.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.46x = 3,518,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,020.26/2,643.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.84

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