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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.64, 3,462.83 and 848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.64, 3,462.83 and 848.60 is: 1,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.64 : 3,462.83 = 848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.64/3,462.83 = 848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.64x = 3,462.83 × 848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.64x = 2,938,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,557.54/2,309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.30

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