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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.74, 3,472.08 and 853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.74, 3,472.08 and 853.32 is: 1,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.74 : 3,472.08 = 853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.74/3,472.08 = 853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.74x = 3,472.08 × 853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.74x = 2,962,795.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,795.31/2,314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.97

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