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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,484.65, 5,227.24 and 887.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,484.65, 5,227.24 and 887.57 is: 1,331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,484.65 : 5,227.24 = 887.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,484.65/5,227.24 = 887.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,484.65x = 5,227.24 × 887.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,484.65x = 4,639,515.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,515.27/3,484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.41

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