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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.63, 5,019.53 and 881.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.63, 5,019.53 and 881.64 is: 1,322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.63 : 5,019.53 = 881.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.63/5,019.53 = 881.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.63x = 5,019.53 × 881.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.63x = 4,425,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,414.02/3,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.35

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