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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.80, 3,467.55 and 850.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.80, 3,467.55 and 850.10 is: 1,275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.80 : 3,467.55 = 850.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.80/3,467.55 = 850.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.80x = 3,467.55 × 850.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.80x = 2,947,764.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,764.26/2,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.65

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