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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.88, 5,194.36 and 865.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.88, 5,194.36 and 865.84 is: 1,298.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.88 : 5,194.36 = 865.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.88/5,194.36 = 865.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.88x = 5,194.36 × 865.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.88x = 4,497,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,484.66/3,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.77

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