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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.19, 3,224.33 and 850.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.19, 3,224.33 and 850.76 is: 1,276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.19 : 3,224.33 = 850.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.19/3,224.33 = 850.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.19x = 3,224.33 × 850.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.19x = 2,743,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,110.62/2,149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.35

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