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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.18, 5,134.80 and 826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.18, 5,134.80 and 826.14 is: 1,239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.18 : 5,134.80 = 826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.18/5,134.80 = 826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.18x = 5,134.80 × 826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.18x = 4,242,063.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,063.67/3,423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.22

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