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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.76, 5,027.22 and 886.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.76, 5,027.22 and 886.78 is: 1,330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.76 : 5,027.22 = 886.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.76/5,027.22 = 886.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.76x = 5,027.22 × 886.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.76x = 4,458,038.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,038.15/3,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.06

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