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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,486.68, 5,229.98 and 854.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,486.68, 5,229.98 and 854.24 is: 1,281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,486.68 : 5,229.98 = 854.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,486.68/5,229.98 = 854.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,486.68x = 5,229.98 × 854.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,486.68x = 4,467,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,658.12/3,486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.35

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