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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.84, 3,466.16 and 851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.84, 3,466.16 and 851.04 is: 1,275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.84 : 3,466.16 = 851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.84/3,466.16 = 851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.84x = 3,466.16 × 851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.84x = 2,949,840.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,840.81/2,311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.97

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