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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.82, 4,885.02 and 884.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.82, 4,885.02 and 884.85 is: 1,327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.82 : 4,885.02 = 884.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.82/4,885.02 = 884.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.82x = 4,885.02 × 884.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.82x = 4,322,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,509.95/3,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.22

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