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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,479.94, 5,220.22 and 882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,479.94, 5,220.22 and 882.88 is: 1,324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,479.94 : 5,220.22 = 882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,479.94/5,220.22 = 882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,479.94x = 5,220.22 × 882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,479.94x = 4,608,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,608,827.83/3,479.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.40

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