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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.54, 5,190.82 and 863.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.54, 5,190.82 and 863.47 is: 1,295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.54 : 5,190.82 = 863.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.54/5,190.82 = 863.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.54x = 5,190.82 × 863.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.54x = 4,482,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,132.62/3,460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.21

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