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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.08, 3,225.34 and 851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.08, 3,225.34 and 851.26 is: 1,276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.08 : 3,225.34 = 851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.08/3,225.34 = 851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.08x = 3,225.34 × 851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.08x = 2,745,602.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,602.93/2,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.98

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