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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.99, 3,614.00 and 848.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.99, 3,614.00 and 848.93 is: 1,273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.99 : 3,614.00 = 848.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.99/3,614.00 = 848.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.99x = 3,614.00 × 848.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.99x = 3,068,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,028.78/2,408.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.57

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