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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.31, 3,494.37 and 848.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.31, 3,494.37 and 848.49 is: 1,272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.31 : 3,494.37 = 848.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.31/3,494.37 = 848.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.31x = 3,494.37 × 848.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.31x = 2,964,920.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,920.92/2,330.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.33

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