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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.11, 5,167.61 and 848.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.11, 5,167.61 and 848.07 is: 1,272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.11 : 5,167.61 = 848.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.11/5,167.61 = 848.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.11x = 5,167.61 × 848.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.11x = 4,382,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,495.01/3,445.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.09

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