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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.44, 3,474.96 and 856.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.44, 3,474.96 and 856.12 is: 1,283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.44 : 3,474.96 = 856.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.44/3,474.96 = 856.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.44x = 3,474.96 × 856.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.44x = 2,974,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,982.76/2,318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.18

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