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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.90, 3,467.77 and 851.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.90, 3,467.77 and 851.70 is: 1,276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.90 : 3,467.77 = 851.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.90/3,467.77 = 851.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.90x = 3,467.77 × 851.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.90x = 2,953,499.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,499.71/2,313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.42

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