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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.75, 4,994.80 and 864.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.75, 4,994.80 and 864.56 is: 1,296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.75 : 4,994.80 = 864.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.75/4,994.80 = 864.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.75x = 4,994.80 × 864.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.75x = 4,318,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,304.29/3,329.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.89

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