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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.44, 3,464.60 and 849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.44, 3,464.60 and 849.60 is: 1,274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.44 : 3,464.60 = 849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.44/3,464.60 = 849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.44x = 3,464.60 × 849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.44x = 2,943,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,524.16/2,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.01

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