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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.12, 3,464.14 and 848.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.12, 3,464.14 and 848.29 is: 1,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.12 : 3,464.14 = 848.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.12/3,464.14 = 848.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.12x = 3,464.14 × 848.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.12x = 2,938,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,595.32/2,309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.60

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