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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.98, 3,469.13 and 851.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.98, 3,469.13 and 851.79 is: 1,277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.98 : 3,469.13 = 851.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.98/3,469.13 = 851.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.98x = 3,469.13 × 851.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.98x = 2,954,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,965.98/2,312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.56

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