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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.47, 5,162.21 and 844.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.47, 5,162.21 and 844.41 is: 1,266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.47 : 5,162.21 = 844.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.47/5,162.21 = 844.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.47x = 5,162.21 × 844.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.47x = 4,359,017.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,017.52/3,441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.62

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