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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.02, 5,004.02 and 870.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.02, 5,004.02 and 870.82 is: 1,306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.02 : 5,004.02 = 870.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.02/5,004.02 = 870.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.02x = 5,004.02 × 870.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.02x = 4,357,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,600.70/3,336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.23

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