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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.15, 5,166.24 and 847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.15, 5,166.24 and 847.08 is: 1,270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.15 : 5,166.24 = 847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.15/5,166.24 = 847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.15x = 5,166.24 × 847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.15x = 4,376,218.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,218.58/3,444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.62

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