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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.56, 3,497.73 and 850.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.56, 3,497.73 and 850.74 is: 1,275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.56 : 3,497.73 = 850.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.56/3,497.73 = 850.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.56x = 3,497.73 × 850.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.56x = 2,975,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,647.30/2,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.70

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