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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.48, 4,999.04 and 867.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.48, 4,999.04 and 867.34 is: 1,301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.48 : 4,999.04 = 867.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.48/4,999.04 = 867.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.48x = 4,999.04 × 867.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.48x = 4,335,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,335,838.02/3,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.08

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