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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.92, 3,467.31 and 851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.92, 3,467.31 and 851.72 is: 1,276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.92 : 3,467.31 = 851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.92/3,467.31 = 851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.92x = 3,467.31 × 851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.92x = 2,953,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,177.27/2,312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.82

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