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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,466.62, 5,199.98 and 869.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,466.62, 5,199.98 and 869.56 is: 1,304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,466.62 : 5,199.98 = 869.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,466.62/5,199.98 = 869.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,466.62x = 5,199.98 × 869.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,466.62x = 4,521,694.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,694.61/3,466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.35

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