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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.60, 5,030.22 and 888.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.60, 5,030.22 and 888.50 is: 1,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.60 : 5,030.22 = 888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.60/5,030.22 = 888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.60x = 5,030.22 × 888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.60x = 4,469,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,350.47/3,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.70

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