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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.24, 3,465.68 and 848.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.24, 3,465.68 and 848.81 is: 1,273.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.24 : 3,465.68 = 848.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.24/3,465.68 = 848.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.24x = 3,465.68 × 848.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.24x = 2,941,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,682.27/2,309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.88

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