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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.83, 5,162.76 and 844.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.83, 5,162.76 and 844.77 is: 1,267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.83 : 5,162.76 = 844.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.83/5,162.76 = 844.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.83x = 5,162.76 × 844.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.83x = 4,361,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,344.77/3,441.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.16

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