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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,484.58, 5,226.39 and 887.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,484.58, 5,226.39 and 887.51 is: 1,331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,484.58 : 5,226.39 = 887.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,484.58/5,226.39 = 887.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,484.58x = 5,226.39 × 887.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,484.58x = 4,638,486.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,486.45/3,484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.15

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