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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.36, 3,468.19 and 851.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.36, 3,468.19 and 851.17 is: 1,276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.36 : 3,468.19 = 851.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.36/3,468.19 = 851.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.36x = 3,468.19 × 851.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.36x = 2,951,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,997.69/2,312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.62

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