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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.81, 3,468.21 and 851.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.81, 3,468.21 and 851.06 is: 1,276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.81 : 3,468.21 = 851.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.81/3,468.21 = 851.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.81x = 3,468.21 × 851.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.81x = 2,951,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,654.80/2,311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.77

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