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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.92, 5,194.39 and 865.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.92, 5,194.39 and 865.86 is: 1,298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.92 : 5,194.39 = 865.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.92/5,194.39 = 865.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.92x = 5,194.39 × 865.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.92x = 4,497,614.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,614.53/3,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.79

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