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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.96, 5,026.67 and 885.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.96, 5,026.67 and 885.75 is: 1,328.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.96 : 5,026.67 = 885.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.96/5,026.67 = 885.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.96x = 5,026.67 × 885.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.96x = 4,452,368.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,368.52/3,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.69

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