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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,463.74, 5,195.70 and 866.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,463.74, 5,195.70 and 866.70 is: 1,300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,463.74 : 5,195.70 = 866.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,463.74/5,195.70 = 866.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,463.74x = 5,195.70 × 866.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,463.74x = 4,503,113.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,113.19/3,463.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.07

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