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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.20, 3,468.60 and 851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.20, 3,468.60 and 851.60 is: 1,276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.20 : 3,468.60 = 851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.20/3,468.60 = 851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.20x = 3,468.60 × 851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.20x = 2,953,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,859.76/2,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.96

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