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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.41, 5,406.62 and 868.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.41, 5,406.62 and 868.41 is: 1,302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.41 : 5,406.62 = 868.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.41/5,406.62 = 868.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.41x = 5,406.62 × 868.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.41x = 4,695,158.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,158.53/3,604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.62

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