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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.88, 5,225.80 and 887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.88, 5,225.80 and 887 is: 1,330.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.88 : 5,225.80 = 887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.88/5,225.80 = 887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.88x = 5,225.80 × 887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.88x = 4,635,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,284.60/3,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.49

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