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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.78, 5,198.68 and 868.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.78, 5,198.68 and 868.72 is: 1,303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.78 : 5,198.68 = 868.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.78/5,198.68 = 868.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.78x = 5,198.68 × 868.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.78x = 4,516,197.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,197.29/3,465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.08

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