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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.48, 5,162.18 and 844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.48, 5,162.18 and 844.44 is: 1,266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.48 : 5,162.18 = 844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.48/5,162.18 = 844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.48x = 5,162.18 × 844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.48x = 4,359,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,147.06/3,441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.65

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