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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343, 5,014.49 and 844.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343, 5,014.49 and 844.19 is: 1,266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343 : 5,014.49 = 844.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343/5,014.49 = 844.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343x = 5,014.49 × 844.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343x = 4,233,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,182.31/3,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.28

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