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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.57, 5,027.28 and 886.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.57, 5,027.28 and 886.53 is: 1,329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.57 : 5,027.28 = 886.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.57/5,027.28 = 886.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.57x = 5,027.28 × 886.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.57x = 4,456,834.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,834.54/3,351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.78

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