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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.52, 5,028.72 and 887.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.52, 5,028.72 and 887.28 is: 1,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.52 : 5,028.72 = 887.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.52/5,028.72 = 887.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.52x = 5,028.72 × 887.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.52x = 4,461,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,882.68/3,352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.90

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