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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.03, 5,163.07 and 844.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.03, 5,163.07 and 844.97 is: 1,267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.03 : 5,163.07 = 844.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.03/5,163.07 = 844.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.03x = 5,163.07 × 844.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.03x = 4,362,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,639.26/3,442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.46

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