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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,463.59, 5,195.39 and 866.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,463.59, 5,195.39 and 866.53 is: 1,299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,463.59 : 5,195.39 = 866.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,463.59/5,195.39 = 866.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,463.59x = 5,195.39 × 866.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,463.59x = 4,501,968.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,968.33/3,463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.80

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