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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.66, 4,777.20 and 844.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.66, 4,777.20 and 844.63 is: 1,267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.66 : 4,777.20 = 844.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.66/4,777.20 = 844.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.66x = 4,777.20 × 844.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.66x = 4,034,954.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,954.49/3,184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.00

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