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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.59, 5,166.79 and 847.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.59, 5,166.79 and 847.53 is: 1,271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.59 : 5,166.79 = 847.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.59/5,166.79 = 847.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.59x = 5,166.79 × 847.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.59x = 4,379,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,007.41/3,444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.27

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