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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.03, 4,395.52 and 850.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.03, 4,395.52 and 850.47 is: 1,275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.03 : 4,395.52 = 850.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.03/4,395.52 = 850.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.03x = 4,395.52 × 850.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.03x = 3,738,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,257.89/2,931.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.41

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