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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.10, 3,463.05 and 848.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.10, 3,463.05 and 848.90 is: 1,272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.10 : 3,463.05 = 848.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.10/3,463.05 = 848.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.10x = 3,463.05 × 848.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.10x = 2,939,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,783.15/2,310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.58

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