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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.44, 3,494.94 and 849.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.44, 3,494.94 and 849.49 is: 1,273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.44 : 3,494.94 = 849.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.44/3,494.94 = 849.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.44x = 3,494.94 × 849.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.44x = 2,968,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,916.58/2,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.97

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