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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.24, 3,465.36 and 848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.24, 3,465.36 and 848.76 is: 1,273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.24 : 3,465.36 = 848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.24/3,465.36 = 848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.24x = 3,465.36 × 848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.24x = 2,941,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,258.95/2,310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.14

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