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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,453.20, 5,179.76 and 856.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,453.20, 5,179.76 and 856.16 is: 1,284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,453.20 : 5,179.76 = 856.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,453.20/5,179.76 = 856.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,453.20x = 5,179.76 × 856.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,453.20x = 4,434,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,703.32/3,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.23

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