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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.48, 3,613.40 and 848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.48, 3,613.40 and 848.88 is: 1,273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.48 : 3,613.40 = 848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.48/3,613.40 = 848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.48x = 3,613.40 × 848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.48x = 3,067,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,324.93/2,408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.55

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