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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.89, 5,022.77 and 883.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.89, 5,022.77 and 883.74 is: 1,325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.89 : 5,022.77 = 883.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.89/5,022.77 = 883.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.89x = 5,022.77 × 883.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.89x = 4,438,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,822.76/3,348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.46

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