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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.90, 3,467.11 and 851.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.90, 3,467.11 and 851.66 is: 1,276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.90 : 3,467.11 = 851.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.90/3,467.11 = 851.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.90x = 3,467.11 × 851.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.90x = 2,952,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,798.90/2,312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.67

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