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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,453.03, 5,179.41 and 855.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,453.03, 5,179.41 and 855.90 is: 1,283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,453.03 : 5,179.41 = 855.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,453.03/5,179.41 = 855.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,453.03x = 5,179.41 × 855.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,453.03x = 4,433,057.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,057.02/3,453.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.82

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