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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.70, 3,125.35 and 851.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.70, 3,125.35 and 851.22 is: 1,276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.70 : 3,125.35 = 851.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.70/3,125.35 = 851.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.70x = 3,125.35 × 851.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.70x = 2,660,360.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,360.43/2,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.75

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