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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,448.74, 5,173.08 and 851.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,448.74, 5,173.08 and 851.64 is: 1,277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,448.74 : 5,173.08 = 851.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,448.74/5,173.08 = 851.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,448.74x = 5,173.08 × 851.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,448.74x = 4,405,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,601.85/3,448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.45

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