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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.68, 3,613.26 and 849.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.68, 3,613.26 and 849.38 is: 1,273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.68 : 3,613.26 = 849.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.68/3,613.26 = 849.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.68x = 3,613.26 × 849.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.68x = 3,069,030.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,030.78/2,409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.63

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