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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.96, 2,737.84 and 851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.96, 2,737.84 and 851 is: 1,277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.96 : 2,737.84 = 851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.96/2,737.84 = 851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.96x = 2,737.84 × 851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.96x = 2,329,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,901.84/1,823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.39

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