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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.81, 3,496.62 and 849.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.81, 3,496.62 and 849.99 is: 1,274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.81 : 3,496.62 = 849.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.81/3,496.62 = 849.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.81x = 3,496.62 × 849.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.81x = 2,972,092.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,092.03/2,331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.59

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