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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.49, 5,023.76 and 884.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.49, 5,023.76 and 884.52 is: 1,326.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.49 : 5,023.76 = 884.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.49/5,023.76 = 884.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.49x = 5,023.76 × 884.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.49x = 4,443,611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,611.77/3,349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.66

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