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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.21, 5,193.27 and 865.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.21, 5,193.27 and 865.17 is: 1,297.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.21 : 5,193.27 = 865.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.21/5,193.27 = 865.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.21x = 5,193.27 × 865.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.21x = 4,493,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,061.41/3,462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.74

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