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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.28, 3,461.63 and 848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.28, 3,461.63 and 848.04 is: 1,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.28 : 3,461.63 = 848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.28/3,461.63 = 848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.28x = 3,461.63 × 848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.28x = 2,935,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,596.47/2,309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.22

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