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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.36, 3,353.49 and 848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.36, 3,353.49 and 848.44 is: 1,272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.36 : 3,353.49 = 848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.36/3,353.49 = 848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.36x = 3,353.49 × 848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.36x = 2,845,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,235.06/2,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.83

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