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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.86, 3,350.13 and 846.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.86, 3,350.13 and 846.19 is: 1,269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.86 : 3,350.13 = 846.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.86/3,350.13 = 846.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.86x = 3,350.13 × 846.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.86x = 2,834,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,846.50/2,233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.03

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