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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.26, 4,994.07 and 864.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.26, 4,994.07 and 864.01 is: 1,296.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.26 : 4,994.07 = 864.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.26/4,994.07 = 864.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.26x = 4,994.07 × 864.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.26x = 4,314,920.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,920.18/3,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.06

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