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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.34, 5,436.52 and 888.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.34, 5,436.52 and 888.34 is: 1,332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.34 : 5,436.52 = 888.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.34/5,436.52 = 888.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.34x = 5,436.52 × 888.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.34x = 4,829,478.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,478.18/3,624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.51

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