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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.85, 3,470.44 and 852.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.85, 3,470.44 and 852.67 is: 1,278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.85 : 3,470.44 = 852.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.85/3,470.44 = 852.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.85x = 3,470.44 × 852.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.85x = 2,959,140.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,140.07/2,313.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.88

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