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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.85, 3,462.72 and 848.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.85, 3,462.72 and 848.64 is: 1,272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.85 : 3,462.72 = 848.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.85/3,462.72 = 848.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.85x = 3,462.72 × 848.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.85x = 2,938,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,612.50/2,309.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.21

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