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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.58, 5,027.62 and 886.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.58, 5,027.62 and 886.33 is: 1,329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.58 : 5,027.62 = 886.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.58/5,027.62 = 886.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.58x = 5,027.62 × 886.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.58x = 4,456,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,147.81/3,351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.57

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