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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.40, 3,476.02 and 857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.40, 3,476.02 and 857.20 is: 1,284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.40 : 3,476.02 = 857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.40/3,476.02 = 857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.40x = 3,476.02 × 857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.40x = 2,979,644.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,644.34/2,319.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.66

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