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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.99, 3,468.32 and 851.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.99, 3,468.32 and 851.02 is: 1,276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.99 : 3,468.32 = 851.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.99/3,468.32 = 851.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.99x = 3,468.32 × 851.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.99x = 2,951,599.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,599.95/2,311.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.65

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