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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.13, 3,349.72 and 846.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.13, 3,349.72 and 846.09 is: 1,269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.13 : 3,349.72 = 846.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.13/3,349.72 = 846.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.13x = 3,349.72 × 846.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.13x = 2,834,164.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,164.59/2,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.14

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