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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.92, 4,993.11 and 863.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.92, 4,993.11 and 863.73 is: 1,295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.92 : 4,993.11 = 863.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.92/4,993.11 = 863.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.92x = 4,993.11 × 863.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.92x = 4,312,698.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,698.90/3,328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.52

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