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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.83, 4,997.88 and 866.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.83, 4,997.88 and 866.59 is: 1,299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.83 : 4,997.88 = 866.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.83/4,997.88 = 866.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.83x = 4,997.88 × 866.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.83x = 4,331,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,083.51/3,331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.91

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