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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.47, 3,353.11 and 849.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.47, 3,353.11 and 849.34 is: 1,272.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.47 : 3,353.11 = 849.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.47/3,353.11 = 849.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.47x = 3,353.11 × 849.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.47x = 2,847,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,930.45/2,237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.84

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