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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.05, 3,126.07 and 851.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.05, 3,126.07 and 851.18 is: 1,276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.05 : 3,126.07 = 851.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.05/3,126.07 = 851.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.05x = 3,126.07 × 851.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.05x = 2,660,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,857.14/2,084.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.77

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