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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.62, 5,225.43 and 886.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.62, 5,225.43 and 886.55 is: 1,329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.62 : 5,225.43 = 886.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.62/5,225.43 = 886.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.62x = 5,225.43 × 886.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.62x = 4,632,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,621.35/3,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.83

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