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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.50, 3,355.29 and 849.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.50, 3,355.29 and 849.78 is: 1,274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.50 : 3,355.29 = 849.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.50/3,355.29 = 849.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.50x = 3,355.29 × 849.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.50x = 2,851,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,258.34/2,236.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.88

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