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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.75, 3,126.90 and 851.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.75, 3,126.90 and 851.17 is: 1,277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.75 : 3,126.90 = 851.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.75/3,126.90 = 851.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.75x = 3,126.90 × 851.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.75x = 2,661,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,523.47/2,083.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.28

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