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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.11, 3,470.81 and 852.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.11, 3,470.81 and 852.92 is: 1,279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.11 : 3,470.81 = 852.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.11/3,470.81 = 852.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.11x = 3,470.81 × 852.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.11x = 2,960,323.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,323.27/2,314.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.25

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