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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.19, 3,225.69 and 851.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.19, 3,225.69 and 851.67 is: 1,277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.19 : 3,225.69 = 851.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.19/3,225.69 = 851.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.19x = 3,225.69 × 851.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.19x = 2,747,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,223.40/2,150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.67

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