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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.73, 4,234.77 and 848.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.73, 4,234.77 and 848.53 is: 1,273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.73 : 4,234.77 = 848.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.73/4,234.77 = 848.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.73x = 4,234.77 × 848.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.73x = 3,593,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,329.39/2,822.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.00

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