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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.78, 4,964.49 and 844.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.78, 4,964.49 and 844.50 is: 1,266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.78 : 4,964.49 = 844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.78/4,964.49 = 844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.78x = 4,964.49 × 844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.78x = 4,192,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,511.81/3,309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.70

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