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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.39, 5,163.59 and 845.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.39, 5,163.59 and 845.33 is: 1,268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.39 : 5,163.59 = 845.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.39/5,163.59 = 845.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.39x = 5,163.59 × 845.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.39x = 4,364,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,937.53/3,442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.00

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