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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.78, 5,176.17 and 853.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.78, 5,176.17 and 853.66 is: 1,280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.78 : 5,176.17 = 853.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.78/5,176.17 = 853.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.78x = 5,176.17 × 853.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.78x = 4,418,689.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,689.28/3,450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.49

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