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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.48, 3,463.26 and 848.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.48, 3,463.26 and 848.36 is: 1,272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.48 : 3,463.26 = 848.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.48/3,463.26 = 848.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.48x = 3,463.26 × 848.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.48x = 2,938,091.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,091.25/2,309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.19

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