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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.44, 3,225.33 and 851.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.44, 3,225.33 and 851.82 is: 1,278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.44 : 3,225.33 = 851.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.44/3,225.33 = 851.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.44x = 3,225.33 × 851.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.44x = 2,747,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,400.60/2,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.19

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