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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,439.98, 5,159.93 and 842.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,439.98, 5,159.93 and 842.94 is: 1,264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,439.98 : 5,159.93 = 842.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,439.98/5,159.93 = 842.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,439.98x = 5,159.93 × 842.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,439.98x = 4,349,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,507.18/3,439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.40

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