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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.60, 3,468.52 and 851.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.60, 3,468.52 and 851.64 is: 1,277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.60 : 3,468.52 = 851.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.60/3,468.52 = 851.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.60x = 3,468.52 × 851.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.60x = 2,953,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,930.37/2,312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.32

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