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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.46, 3,468.55 and 851.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.46, 3,468.55 and 851.63 is: 1,277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.46 : 3,468.55 = 851.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.46/3,468.55 = 851.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.46x = 3,468.55 × 851.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.46x = 2,953,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,927.78/2,311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.95

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