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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.52, 5,020.71 and 882.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.52, 5,020.71 and 882.36 is: 1,323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.52 : 5,020.71 = 882.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.52/5,020.71 = 882.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.52x = 5,020.71 × 882.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.52x = 4,430,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,073.68/3,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.39

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