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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.95, 3,466.77 and 849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.95, 3,466.77 and 849.76 is: 1,274.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.95 : 3,466.77 = 849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.95/3,466.77 = 849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.95x = 3,466.77 × 849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.95x = 2,945,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,922.48/2,310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.77

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