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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.67, 3,496.25 and 850.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.67, 3,496.25 and 850.31 is: 1,275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.67 : 3,496.25 = 850.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.67/3,496.25 = 850.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.67x = 3,496.25 × 850.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.67x = 2,972,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,874.60/2,330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.55

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