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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.84, 4,991.67 and 862.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.84, 4,991.67 and 862.65 is: 1,293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.84 : 4,991.67 = 862.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.84/4,991.67 = 862.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.84x = 4,991.67 × 862.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.84x = 4,306,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,064.13/3,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.95

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