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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.40, 3,465.20 and 848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.40, 3,465.20 and 848.80 is: 1,273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.40 : 3,465.20 = 848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.40/3,465.20 = 848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.40x = 3,465.20 × 848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.40x = 2,941,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,261.76/2,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.05

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