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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.89, 5,021.27 and 882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.89, 5,021.27 and 882.74 is: 1,323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.89 : 5,021.27 = 882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.89/5,021.27 = 882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.89x = 5,021.27 × 882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.89x = 4,432,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,459.08/3,347.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.95

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