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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.64, 4,994.55 and 864.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.64, 4,994.55 and 864.41 is: 1,296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.64 : 4,994.55 = 864.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.64/4,994.55 = 864.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.64x = 4,994.55 × 864.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.64x = 4,317,313.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,313.99/3,329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.63

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