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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.55, 4,997.30 and 866.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.55, 4,997.30 and 866.39 is: 1,299.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.55 : 4,997.30 = 866.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.55/4,997.30 = 866.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.55x = 4,997.30 × 866.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.55x = 4,329,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,581.43/3,331.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.57

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