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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.94, 3,464.91 and 848.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.94, 3,464.91 and 848.07 is: 1,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.94 : 3,464.91 = 848.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.94/3,464.91 = 848.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.94x = 3,464.91 × 848.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.94x = 2,938,486.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,486.22/2,309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.11

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