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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,455.31, 5,182.97 and 858.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,455.31, 5,182.97 and 858.25 is: 1,287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,455.31 : 5,182.97 = 858.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,455.31/5,182.97 = 858.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,455.31x = 5,182.97 × 858.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,455.31x = 4,448,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,284.00/3,455.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.38

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