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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.23, 5,027.73 and 887.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.23, 5,027.73 and 887.06 is: 1,330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.23 : 5,027.73 = 887.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.23/5,027.73 = 887.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.23x = 5,027.73 × 887.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.23x = 4,459,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459,873.04/3,352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.42

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