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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,449.62, 5,174.43 and 852.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,449.62, 5,174.43 and 852.58 is: 1,278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,449.62 : 5,174.43 = 852.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,449.62/5,174.43 = 852.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,449.62x = 5,174.43 × 852.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,449.62x = 4,411,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,615.53/3,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.87

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