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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,437.94, 5,156.86 and 840.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,437.94, 5,156.86 and 840.90 is: 1,261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,437.94 : 5,156.86 = 840.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,437.94/5,156.86 = 840.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,437.94x = 5,156.86 × 840.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,437.94x = 4,336,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,373.59/3,437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.33

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