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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.83, 5,022.81 and 883.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.83, 5,022.81 and 883.83 is: 1,325.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.83 : 5,022.81 = 883.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.83/5,022.81 = 883.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.83x = 5,022.81 × 883.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.83x = 4,439,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,305.74/3,348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.63

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