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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.56, 5,198.34 and 868.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.56, 5,198.34 and 868.49 is: 1,302.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.56 : 5,198.34 = 868.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.56/5,198.34 = 868.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.56x = 5,198.34 × 868.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.56x = 4,514,706.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,706.31/3,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.74

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