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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,453, 5,179.54 and 855.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,453, 5,179.54 and 855.96 is: 1,283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,453 : 5,179.54 = 855.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,453/5,179.54 = 855.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,453x = 5,179.54 × 855.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,453x = 4,433,479.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,479.06/3,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.95

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