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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.52, 5,030.16 and 888.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.52, 5,030.16 and 888.36 is: 1,332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.52 : 5,030.16 = 888.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.52/5,030.16 = 888.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.52x = 5,030.16 × 888.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.52x = 4,468,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,592.94/3,353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.51

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