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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.83, 4,841.43 and 888.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.83, 4,841.43 and 888.07 is: 1,332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.83 : 4,841.43 = 888.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.83/4,841.43 = 888.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.83x = 4,841.43 × 888.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.83x = 4,299,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,528.74/3,227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.02

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