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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.77, 5,028.59 and 887.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.77, 5,028.59 and 887.63 is: 1,331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.77 : 5,028.59 = 887.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.77/5,028.59 = 887.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.77x = 5,028.59 × 887.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.77x = 4,463,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,497.76/3,352.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.29

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