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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.84, 5,167.28 and 847.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.84, 5,167.28 and 847.76 is: 1,271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.84 : 5,167.28 = 847.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.84/5,167.28 = 847.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.84x = 5,167.28 × 847.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.84x = 4,380,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,613.29/3,444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.64

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