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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.58, 5,153.38 and 838.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.58, 5,153.38 and 838.52 is: 1,257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.58 : 5,153.38 = 838.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.58/5,153.38 = 838.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.58x = 5,153.38 × 838.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.58x = 4,321,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,212.20/3,435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.78

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