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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.40, 3,613.44 and 848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.40, 3,613.44 and 848.52 is: 1,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.40 : 3,613.44 = 848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.40/3,613.44 = 848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.40x = 3,613.44 × 848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.40x = 3,066,076.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,076.11/2,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.08

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