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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.63, 5,177.45 and 854.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.63, 5,177.45 and 854.57 is: 1,281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.63 : 5,177.45 = 854.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.63/5,177.45 = 854.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.63x = 5,177.45 × 854.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.63x = 4,424,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,489.17/3,451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.86

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