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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.51, 5,022.34 and 883.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.51, 5,022.34 and 883.52 is: 1,325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.51 : 5,022.34 = 883.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.51/5,022.34 = 883.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.51x = 5,022.34 × 883.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.51x = 4,437,310.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,310.52/3,348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.16

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