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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.77, 3,496.86 and 850.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.77, 3,496.86 and 850.43 is: 1,276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.77 : 3,496.86 = 850.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.77/3,496.86 = 850.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.77x = 3,496.86 × 850.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.77x = 2,973,834.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,834.65/2,329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.45

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