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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.51, 3,513.91 and 862.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.51, 3,513.91 and 862.13 is: 1,293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.51 : 3,513.91 = 862.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.51/3,513.91 = 862.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.51x = 3,513.91 × 862.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.51x = 3,029,447.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,447.23/2,342.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.25

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