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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,484.84, 5,227.57 and 887.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,484.84, 5,227.57 and 887.78 is: 1,331.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,484.84 : 5,227.57 = 887.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,484.84/5,227.57 = 887.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,484.84x = 5,227.57 × 887.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,484.84x = 4,640,932.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,932.09/3,484.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.75

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