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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,454.62, 5,181.99 and 857.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,454.62, 5,181.99 and 857.55 is: 1,286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,454.62 : 5,181.99 = 857.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,454.62/5,181.99 = 857.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,454.62x = 5,181.99 × 857.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,454.62x = 4,443,815.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,815.52/3,454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.34

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