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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,488.76, 5,233.14 and 856.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,488.76, 5,233.14 and 856.27 is: 1,284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,488.76 : 5,233.14 = 856.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,488.76/5,233.14 = 856.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,488.76x = 5,233.14 × 856.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,488.76x = 4,480,980.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,980.79/3,488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.41

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