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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.32, 4,235.20 and 848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.32, 4,235.20 and 848.80 is: 1,273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.32 : 4,235.20 = 848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.32/4,235.20 = 848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.32x = 4,235.20 × 848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.32x = 3,594,825.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,825.59/2,823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.26

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