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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.15, 3,471.45 and 853.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.15, 3,471.45 and 853.11 is: 1,279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.15 : 3,471.45 = 853.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.15/3,471.45 = 853.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.15x = 3,471.45 × 853.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.15x = 2,961,528.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,528.71/2,314.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.75

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