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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.75, 3,464.01 and 848.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.75, 3,464.01 and 848.79 is: 1,272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.75 : 3,464.01 = 848.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.75/3,464.01 = 848.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.75x = 3,464.01 × 848.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.75x = 2,940,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,217.05/2,310.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.41

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