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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.15, 5,161.73 and 844.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.15, 5,161.73 and 844.07 is: 1,266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.15 : 5,161.73 = 844.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.15/5,161.73 = 844.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.15x = 5,161.73 × 844.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.15x = 4,356,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,831.41/3,441.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.10

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