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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.76, 4,996.02 and 865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.76, 4,996.02 and 865.72 is: 1,298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.76 : 4,996.02 = 865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.76/4,996.02 = 865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.76x = 4,996.02 × 865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.76x = 4,325,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,154.43/3,330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.55

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