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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.74, 3,225.02 and 851.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.74, 3,225.02 and 851.31 is: 1,277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.74 : 3,225.02 = 851.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.74/3,225.02 = 851.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.74x = 3,225.02 × 851.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.74x = 2,745,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,491.78/2,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.13

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