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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.76, 5,165.64 and 846.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.76, 5,165.64 and 846.72 is: 1,270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.76 : 5,165.64 = 846.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.76/5,165.64 = 846.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.76x = 5,165.64 × 846.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.76x = 4,373,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,850.70/3,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.08

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