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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.70, 5,000.84 and 868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.70, 5,000.84 and 868.52 is: 1,302.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.70 : 5,000.84 = 868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.70/5,000.84 = 868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.70x = 5,000.84 × 868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.70x = 4,343,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,304.55/3,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.85

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