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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.04, 5,167.44 and 848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.04, 5,167.44 and 848 is: 1,271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.04 : 5,167.44 = 848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.04/5,167.44 = 848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.04x = 5,167.44 × 848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.04x = 4,381,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,989.12/3,445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.97

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