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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.25, 3,353.13 and 849.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.25, 3,353.13 and 849.62 is: 1,274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.25 : 3,353.13 = 849.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.25/3,353.13 = 849.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.25x = 3,353.13 × 849.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.25x = 2,848,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,894.69/2,235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.53

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