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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.68, 3,224.40 and 851.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.68, 3,224.40 and 851.28 is: 1,276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.68 : 3,224.40 = 851.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.68/3,224.40 = 851.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.68x = 3,224.40 × 851.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.68x = 2,744,867.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,867.23/2,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.87

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