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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.30, 4,993.52 and 864.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.30, 4,993.52 and 864.29 is: 1,296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.30 : 4,993.52 = 864.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.30/4,993.52 = 864.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.30x = 4,993.52 × 864.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.30x = 4,315,820.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,820.11/3,329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.32

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