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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.04, 3,466.92 and 850.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.04, 3,466.92 and 850.08 is: 1,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.04 : 3,466.92 = 850.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.04/3,466.92 = 850.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.04x = 3,466.92 × 850.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.04x = 2,947,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,159.35/2,312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.70

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