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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.96, 3,223.32 and 851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.96, 3,223.32 and 851.08 is: 1,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.96 : 3,223.32 = 851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.96/3,223.32 = 851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.96x = 3,223.32 × 851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.96x = 2,743,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,303.19/2,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.98

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