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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.75, 5,167.13 and 847.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.75, 5,167.13 and 847.69 is: 1,271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.75 : 5,167.13 = 847.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.75/5,167.13 = 847.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.75x = 5,167.13 × 847.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.75x = 4,380,107.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,107.27/3,444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.53

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