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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.13, 3,963.40 and 887.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.13, 3,963.40 and 887.47 is: 1,330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.13 : 3,963.40 = 887.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.13/3,963.40 = 887.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.13x = 3,963.40 × 887.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.13x = 3,517,378.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,378.78/2,644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.26

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