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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.21, 3,466.68 and 849.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.21, 3,466.68 and 849.48 is: 1,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.21 : 3,466.68 = 849.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.21/3,466.68 = 849.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.21x = 3,466.68 × 849.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.21x = 2,944,875.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,875.33/2,310.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.72

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