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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.56, 3,352.82 and 849.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.56, 3,352.82 and 849.04 is: 1,273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.56 : 3,352.82 = 849.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.56/3,352.82 = 849.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.56x = 3,352.82 × 849.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.56x = 2,846,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,678.29/2,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.36

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