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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.50, 3,464.55 and 848.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.50, 3,464.55 and 848.67 is: 1,273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.50 : 3,464.55 = 848.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.50/3,464.55 = 848.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.50x = 3,464.55 × 848.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.50x = 2,940,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,259.65/2,309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.12

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