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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,449.78, 5,174.67 and 852.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,449.78, 5,174.67 and 852.66 is: 1,278.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,449.78 : 5,174.67 = 852.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,449.78/5,174.67 = 852.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,449.78x = 5,174.67 × 852.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,449.78x = 4,412,234.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,234.12/3,449.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.99

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