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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.91, 4,777.58 and 844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.91, 4,777.58 and 844.88 is: 1,267.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.91 : 4,777.58 = 844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.91/4,777.58 = 844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.91x = 4,777.58 × 844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.91x = 4,036,481.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,481.79/3,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.38

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