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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.77, 5,179.16 and 855.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.77, 5,179.16 and 855.71 is: 1,283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.77 : 5,179.16 = 855.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.77/5,179.16 = 855.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.77x = 5,179.16 × 855.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.77x = 4,431,828.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,828.83/3,452.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.56

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