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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,440.59, 5,160.90 and 843.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,440.59, 5,160.90 and 843.53 is: 1,265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,440.59 : 5,160.90 = 843.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,440.59/5,160.90 = 843.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,440.59x = 5,160.90 × 843.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,440.59x = 4,353,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,343.95/3,440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.29

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