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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.93, 3,463.66 and 848.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.93, 3,463.66 and 848.37 is: 1,271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.93 : 3,463.66 = 848.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.93/3,463.66 = 848.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.93x = 3,463.66 × 848.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.93x = 2,938,479.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,479.28/2,310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.56

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