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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.31, 3,465.48 and 848.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.31, 3,465.48 and 848.47 is: 1,273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.31 : 3,465.48 = 848.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.31/3,465.48 = 848.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.31x = 3,465.48 × 848.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.31x = 2,940,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,355.82/2,309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.26

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