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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.98, 3,464.07 and 848.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.98, 3,464.07 and 848.14 is: 1,272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.98 : 3,464.07 = 848.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.98/3,464.07 = 848.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.98x = 3,464.07 × 848.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.98x = 2,938,016.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,016.33/2,308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.43

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