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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,456.76, 5,184.96 and 859.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,456.76, 5,184.96 and 859.72 is: 1,289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,456.76 : 5,184.96 = 859.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,456.76/5,184.96 = 859.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,456.76x = 5,184.96 × 859.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,456.76x = 4,457,613.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,613.81/3,456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.54

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