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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.87, 3,470.66 and 853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.87, 3,470.66 and 853.04 is: 1,280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.87 : 3,470.66 = 853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.87/3,470.66 = 853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.87x = 3,470.66 × 853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.87x = 2,960,590.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,590.19/2,312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.05

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