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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.91, 4,995.95 and 865.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.91, 4,995.95 and 865.53 is: 1,298.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.91 : 4,995.95 = 865.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.91/4,995.95 = 865.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.91x = 4,995.95 × 865.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.91x = 4,324,117.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,117.46/3,330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.18

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