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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.36, 5,197.70 and 868.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.36, 5,197.70 and 868.31 is: 1,302.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.36 : 5,197.70 = 868.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.36/5,197.70 = 868.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.36x = 5,197.70 × 868.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.36x = 4,513,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,184.56/3,465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.37

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