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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.38, 3,466.92 and 850.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.38, 3,466.92 and 850.41 is: 1,275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.38 : 3,466.92 = 850.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.38/3,466.92 = 850.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.38x = 3,466.92 × 850.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.38x = 2,948,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,303.44/2,311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.56

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