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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.12, 4,990.63 and 861.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.12, 4,990.63 and 861.74 is: 1,292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.12 : 4,990.63 = 861.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.12/4,990.63 = 861.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.12x = 4,990.63 × 861.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.12x = 4,300,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,625.50/3,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.60

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