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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.07, 5,024.68 and 885.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.07, 5,024.68 and 885.08 is: 1,327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.07 : 5,024.68 = 885.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.07/5,024.68 = 885.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.07x = 5,024.68 × 885.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.07x = 4,447,243.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,243.77/3,350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.51

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