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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.86, 5,198.76 and 868.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.86, 5,198.76 and 868.79 is: 1,303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.86 : 5,198.76 = 868.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.86/5,198.76 = 868.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.86x = 5,198.76 × 868.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.86x = 4,516,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,604.71/3,465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.17

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