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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.97, 5,026.41 and 885.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.97, 5,026.41 and 885.78 is: 1,328.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.97 : 5,026.41 = 885.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.97/5,026.41 = 885.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.97x = 5,026.41 × 885.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.97x = 4,452,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,293.45/3,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.66

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