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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,440.83, 5,161.26 and 843.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,440.83, 5,161.26 and 843.77 is: 1,265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,440.83 : 5,161.26 = 843.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,440.83/5,161.26 = 843.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,440.83x = 5,161.26 × 843.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,440.83x = 4,354,916.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,916.35/3,440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.66

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