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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,468.63, 5,202.55 and 871.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,468.63, 5,202.55 and 871.57 is: 1,307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,468.63 : 5,202.55 = 871.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,468.63/5,202.55 = 871.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,468.63x = 5,202.55 × 871.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,468.63x = 4,534,386.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,386.50/3,468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.26

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