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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.47, 4,964.18 and 844.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.47, 4,964.18 and 844.27 is: 1,266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.47 : 4,964.18 = 844.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.47/4,964.18 = 844.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.47x = 4,964.18 × 844.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.47x = 4,191,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,091.62/3,309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.39

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