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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,453.21, 5,179.85 and 856.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,453.21, 5,179.85 and 856.14 is: 1,284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,453.21 : 5,179.85 = 856.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,453.21/5,179.85 = 856.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,453.21x = 5,179.85 × 856.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,453.21x = 4,434,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,672.50/3,453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.22

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