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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.76, 3,466.56 and 849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.76, 3,466.56 and 849.76 is: 1,274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.76 : 3,466.56 = 849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.76/3,466.56 = 849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.76x = 3,466.56 × 849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.76x = 2,945,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,744.03/2,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.79

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