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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.18, 3,174.96 and 850.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.18, 3,174.96 and 850.34 is: 1,275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.18 : 3,174.96 = 850.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.18/3,174.96 = 850.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.18x = 3,174.96 × 850.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.18x = 2,699,779.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,779.61/2,117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.18

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