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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.24, 3,770.64 and 848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.24, 3,770.64 and 848.20 is: 1,272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.24 : 3,770.64 = 848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.24/3,770.64 = 848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.24x = 3,770.64 × 848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.24x = 3,198,256.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,256.85/2,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.06

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