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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.45, 3,471.44 and 852.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.45, 3,471.44 and 852.39 is: 1,279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.45 : 3,471.44 = 852.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.45/3,471.44 = 852.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.45x = 3,471.44 × 852.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.45x = 2,959,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,016.48/2,313.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.05

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