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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.28, 4,993.47 and 864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.28, 4,993.47 and 864.12 is: 1,296.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.28 : 4,993.47 = 864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.28/4,993.47 = 864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.28x = 4,993.47 × 864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.28x = 4,314,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,957.30/3,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.06

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