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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.32, 5,436.48 and 888.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.32, 5,436.48 and 888.32 is: 1,332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.32 : 5,436.48 = 888.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.32/5,436.48 = 888.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.32x = 5,436.48 × 888.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.32x = 4,829,302.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,302.29/3,624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.47

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