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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.84, 3,613.04 and 849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.84, 3,613.04 and 849.52 is: 1,273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.84 : 3,613.04 = 849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.84/3,613.04 = 849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.84x = 3,613.04 × 849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.84x = 3,069,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,349.74/2,409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.67

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