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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.22, 3,352.80 and 848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.22, 3,352.80 and 848.50 is: 1,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.22 : 3,352.80 = 848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.22/3,352.80 = 848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.22x = 3,352.80 × 848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.22x = 2,844,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,850.80/2,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.74

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