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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,456.38, 5,184.57 and 859.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,456.38, 5,184.57 and 859.32 is: 1,288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,456.38 : 5,184.57 = 859.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,456.38/5,184.57 = 859.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,456.38x = 5,184.57 × 859.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,456.38x = 4,455,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,187.43/3,456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.98

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