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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.81, 3,356.53 and 851.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.81, 3,356.53 and 851.31 is: 1,277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.81 : 3,356.53 = 851.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.81/3,356.53 = 851.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.81x = 3,356.53 × 851.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.81x = 2,857,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,448.62/2,236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.47

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