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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.90, 3,348.96 and 846.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.90, 3,348.96 and 846.47 is: 1,268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.90 : 3,348.96 = 846.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.90/3,348.96 = 846.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.90x = 3,348.96 × 846.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.90x = 2,834,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,794.17/2,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.99

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