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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.93, 3,463.59 and 848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.93, 3,463.59 and 848.09 is: 1,272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.93 : 3,463.59 = 848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.93/3,463.59 = 848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.93x = 3,463.59 × 848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.93x = 2,937,436.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,436.04/2,308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.21

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