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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.76, 5,000.64 and 868.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.76, 5,000.64 and 868.58 is: 1,302.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.76 : 5,000.64 = 868.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.76/5,000.64 = 868.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.76x = 5,000.64 × 868.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.76x = 4,343,430.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,430.89/3,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.86

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