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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.27, 3,463.25 and 849.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.27, 3,463.25 and 849.03 is: 1,272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.27 : 3,463.25 = 849.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.27/3,463.25 = 849.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.27x = 3,463.25 × 849.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.27x = 2,940,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,398.90/2,310.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.75

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