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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.88, 5,168.91 and 848.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.88, 5,168.91 and 848.81 is: 1,273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.88 : 5,168.91 = 848.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.88/5,168.91 = 848.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.88x = 5,168.91 × 848.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.88x = 4,387,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,438.60/3,445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.24

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