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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,484.68, 5,226.50 and 887.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,484.68, 5,226.50 and 887.64 is: 1,331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,484.68 : 5,226.50 = 887.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,484.68/5,226.50 = 887.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,484.68x = 5,226.50 × 887.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,484.68x = 4,639,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,250.46/3,484.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.33

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