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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.46, 5,030.42 and 888.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.46, 5,030.42 and 888.25 is: 1,332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.46 : 5,030.42 = 888.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.46/5,030.42 = 888.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.46x = 5,030.42 × 888.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.46x = 4,468,266.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,266.12/3,353.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.44

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