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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.02, 5,022.08 and 882.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.02, 5,022.08 and 882.86 is: 1,324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.02 : 5,022.08 = 882.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.02/5,022.08 = 882.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.02x = 5,022.08 × 882.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.02x = 4,433,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,764.02/3,348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.30

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