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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.45, 5,168.21 and 848.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.45, 5,168.21 and 848.39 is: 1,272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.45 : 5,168.21 = 848.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.45/5,168.21 = 848.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.45x = 5,168.21 × 848.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.45x = 4,384,656.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,656.67/3,445.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.59

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