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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.16, 3,610.74 and 848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.16, 3,610.74 and 848.32 is: 1,272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.16 : 3,610.74 = 848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.16/3,610.74 = 848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.16x = 3,610.74 × 848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.16x = 3,063,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,062.96/2,407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.48

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