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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,449.66, 5,174.38 and 852.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,449.66, 5,174.38 and 852.59 is: 1,278.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,449.66 : 5,174.38 = 852.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,449.66/5,174.38 = 852.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,449.66x = 5,174.38 × 852.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,449.66x = 4,411,638.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,638.65/3,449.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.86

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