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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.24, 3,475.72 and 856.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.24, 3,475.72 and 856.41 is: 1,285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.24 : 3,475.72 = 856.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.24/3,475.72 = 856.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.24x = 3,475.72 × 856.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.24x = 2,976,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,639.22/2,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.12

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