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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.32, 3,352.46 and 848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.32, 3,352.46 and 848.82 is: 1,273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.32 : 3,352.46 = 848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.32/3,352.46 = 848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.32x = 3,352.46 × 848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.32x = 2,845,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,635.10/2,235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.03

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