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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.86, 3,467.66 and 850.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.86, 3,467.66 and 850.11 is: 1,275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.86 : 3,467.66 = 850.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.86/3,467.66 = 850.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.86x = 3,467.66 × 850.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.86x = 2,947,888.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,888.19/2,310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.67

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