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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.65, 5,023.89 and 884.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.65, 5,023.89 and 884.49 is: 1,326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.65 : 5,023.89 = 884.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.65/5,023.89 = 884.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.65x = 5,023.89 × 884.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.65x = 4,443,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,555.35/3,349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.58

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