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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.52, 5,027.16 and 886.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.52, 5,027.16 and 886.35 is: 1,329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.52 : 5,027.16 = 886.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.52/5,027.16 = 886.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.52x = 5,027.16 × 886.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.52x = 4,455,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,823.27/3,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.49

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