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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.07, 5,134.59 and 826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.07, 5,134.59 and 826 is: 1,239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.07 : 5,134.59 = 826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.07/5,134.59 = 826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.07x = 5,134.59 × 826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.07x = 4,241,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,171.34/3,423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.00

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