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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.01, 5,027.92 and 886.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.01, 5,027.92 and 886.85 is: 1,330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.01 : 5,027.92 = 886.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.01/5,027.92 = 886.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.01x = 5,027.92 × 886.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.01x = 4,459,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459,010.85/3,352.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.25

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