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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.93, 5,163 and 844.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.93, 5,163 and 844.89 is: 1,267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.93 : 5,163 = 844.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.93/5,163 = 844.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.93x = 5,163 × 844.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.93x = 4,362,167.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,167.07/3,441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.36

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