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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.81, 3,464.60 and 848.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.81, 3,464.60 and 848.11 is: 1,272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.81 : 3,464.60 = 848.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.81/3,464.60 = 848.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.81x = 3,464.60 × 848.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.81x = 2,938,361.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,361.91/2,308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.67

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