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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.68, 4,887.87 and 886.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.68, 4,887.87 and 886.86 is: 1,330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.68 : 4,887.87 = 886.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.68/4,887.87 = 886.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.68x = 4,887.87 × 886.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.68x = 4,334,856.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,856.39/3,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.25

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