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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.52, 5,028.66 and 887.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.52, 5,028.66 and 887.35 is: 1,330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.52 : 5,028.66 = 887.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.52/5,028.66 = 887.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.52x = 5,028.66 × 887.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.52x = 4,462,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,181.45/3,352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.99

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