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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.54, 5,406.80 and 868.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.54, 5,406.80 and 868.54 is: 1,302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.54 : 5,406.80 = 868.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.54/5,406.80 = 868.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.54x = 5,406.80 × 868.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.54x = 4,696,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,022.07/3,604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.81

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