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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.76, 3,467.30 and 850.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.76, 3,467.30 and 850.57 is: 1,275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.76 : 3,467.30 = 850.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.76/3,467.30 = 850.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.76x = 3,467.30 × 850.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.76x = 2,949,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,180.58/2,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.73

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