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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.92, 5,248.38 and 866.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.92, 5,248.38 and 866.42 is: 1,299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.92 : 5,248.38 = 866.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.92/5,248.38 = 866.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.92x = 5,248.38 × 866.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.92x = 4,547,301.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,301.40/3,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.63

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