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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.44, 3,475.20 and 857.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.44, 3,475.20 and 857.76 is: 1,286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.44 : 3,475.20 = 857.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.44/3,475.20 = 857.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.44x = 3,475.20 × 857.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.44x = 2,980,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,887.55/2,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.28

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