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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.48, 5,163.66 and 845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.48, 5,163.66 and 845.44 is: 1,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.48 : 5,163.66 = 845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.48/5,163.66 = 845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.48x = 5,163.66 × 845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.48x = 4,365,564.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,564.71/3,442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.15

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