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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.71, 3,476.90 and 856.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.71, 3,476.90 and 856.28 is: 1,285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.71 : 3,476.90 = 856.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.71/3,476.90 = 856.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.71x = 3,476.90 × 856.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.71x = 2,977,204.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,204.34/2,316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.10

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