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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.78, 3,246.67 and 848.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.78, 3,246.67 and 848.56 is: 1,272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.78 : 3,246.67 = 848.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.78/3,246.67 = 848.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.78x = 3,246.67 × 848.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.78x = 2,754,994.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,994.30/2,164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.64

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