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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,464.02, 5,196.06 and 866.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,464.02, 5,196.06 and 866.96 is: 1,300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,464.02 : 5,196.06 = 866.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,464.02/5,196.06 = 866.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,464.02x = 5,196.06 × 866.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,464.02x = 4,504,776.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,776.18/3,464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.45

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