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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.21, 5,197.77 and 868.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.21, 5,197.77 and 868.17 is: 1,302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.21 : 5,197.77 = 868.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.21/5,197.77 = 868.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.21x = 5,197.77 × 868.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.21x = 4,512,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,547.98/3,465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.24

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