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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.49, 3,470.24 and 851.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.49, 3,470.24 and 851.65 is: 1,278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.49 : 3,470.24 = 851.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.49/3,470.24 = 851.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.49x = 3,470.24 × 851.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.49x = 2,955,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,429.90/2,312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.03

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