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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.07, 5,030.01 and 887.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.07, 5,030.01 and 887.94 is: 1,332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.07 : 5,030.01 = 887.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.07/5,030.01 = 887.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.07x = 5,030.01 × 887.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.07x = 4,466,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,347.08/3,353.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.02

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