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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.73, 3,127.10 and 851.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.73, 3,127.10 and 851.93 is: 1,277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.73 : 3,127.10 = 851.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.73/3,127.10 = 851.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.73x = 3,127.10 × 851.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.73x = 2,664,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,070.30/2,084.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.90

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