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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.48, 3,352.72 and 848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.48, 3,352.72 and 848.48 is: 1,273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.48 : 3,352.72 = 848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.48/3,352.72 = 848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.48x = 3,352.72 × 848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.48x = 2,844,715.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,715.87/2,234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.10

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