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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.10, 4,995.15 and 864.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.10, 4,995.15 and 864.90 is: 1,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.10 : 4,995.15 = 864.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.10/4,995.15 = 864.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.10x = 4,995.15 × 864.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.10x = 4,320,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,305.24/3,330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.35

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