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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.31, 5,176.97 and 854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.31, 5,176.97 and 854.25 is: 1,281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.31 : 5,176.97 = 854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.31/5,176.97 = 854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.31x = 5,176.97 × 854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.31x = 4,422,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,425.55/3,451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.38

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