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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.26, 5,406.38 and 868.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.26, 5,406.38 and 868.26 is: 1,302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.26 : 5,406.38 = 868.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.26/5,406.38 = 868.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.26x = 5,406.38 × 868.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.26x = 4,694,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,143.50/3,604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.39

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