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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.86, 3,464.30 and 848.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.86, 3,464.30 and 848.43 is: 1,273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.86 : 3,464.30 = 848.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.86/3,464.30 = 848.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.86x = 3,464.30 × 848.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.86x = 2,939,216.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,216.05/2,308.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.02

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