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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.38, 4,994.09 and 864.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.38, 4,994.09 and 864.23 is: 1,296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.38 : 4,994.09 = 864.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.38/4,994.09 = 864.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.38x = 4,994.09 × 864.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.38x = 4,316,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,018.04/3,329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.34

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