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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.96, 3,470.81 and 853.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.96, 3,470.81 and 853.14 is: 1,280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.96 : 3,470.81 = 853.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.96/3,470.81 = 853.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.96x = 3,470.81 × 853.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.96x = 2,961,082.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,082.58/2,312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.22

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