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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.66, 5,198.45 and 868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.66, 5,198.45 and 868.60 is: 1,302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.66 : 5,198.45 = 868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.66/5,198.45 = 868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.66x = 5,198.45 × 868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.66x = 4,515,373.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,373.67/3,465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.89

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