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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.42, 4,990.86 and 862.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.42, 4,990.86 and 862.32 is: 1,293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.42 : 4,990.86 = 862.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.42/4,990.86 = 862.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.42x = 4,990.86 × 862.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.42x = 4,303,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,718.40/3,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.41

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