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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.08, 5,029.88 and 887.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.08, 5,029.88 and 887.84 is: 1,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.08 : 5,029.88 = 887.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.08/5,029.88 = 887.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.08x = 5,029.88 × 887.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.08x = 4,465,728.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,728.66/3,353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.83

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