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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.50, 5,022.92 and 883.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.50, 5,022.92 and 883.34 is: 1,325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.50 : 5,022.92 = 883.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.50/5,022.92 = 883.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.50x = 5,022.92 × 883.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.50x = 4,436,964.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,964.52/3,348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.06

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