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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.62, 3,465.20 and 849.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.62, 3,465.20 and 849.57 is: 1,274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.62 : 3,465.20 = 849.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.62/3,465.20 = 849.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.62x = 3,465.20 × 849.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.62x = 2,943,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,925.72/2,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.09

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