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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.54, 5,403.80 and 866.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.54, 5,403.80 and 866.54 is: 1,299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.54 : 5,403.80 = 866.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.54/5,403.80 = 866.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.54x = 5,403.80 × 866.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.54x = 4,682,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,624.53/3,602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.81

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