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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.16, 3,463.64 and 848.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.16, 3,463.64 and 848.21 is: 1,272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.16 : 3,463.64 = 848.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.16/3,463.64 = 848.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.16x = 3,463.64 × 848.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.16x = 2,937,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,872.53/2,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.27

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