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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,463.03, 5,194.55 and 865.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,463.03, 5,194.55 and 865.97 is: 1,298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,463.03 : 5,194.55 = 865.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,463.03/5,194.55 = 865.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,463.03x = 5,194.55 × 865.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,463.03x = 4,498,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,324.46/3,463.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.96

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