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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.35, 3,466.37 and 850.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.35, 3,466.37 and 850.17 is: 1,275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.35 : 3,466.37 = 850.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.35/3,466.37 = 850.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.35x = 3,466.37 × 850.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.35x = 2,946,999.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,999.53/2,311.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.01

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