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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.05, 3,466.44 and 850.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.05, 3,466.44 and 850.22 is: 1,275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.05 : 3,466.44 = 850.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.05/3,466.44 = 850.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.05x = 3,466.44 × 850.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.05x = 2,947,242.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,242.09/2,310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.84

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