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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.23, 3,250.04 and 849.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.23, 3,250.04 and 849.94 is: 1,275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.23 : 3,250.04 = 849.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.23/3,250.04 = 849.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.23x = 3,250.04 × 849.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.23x = 2,762,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,326.62/2,166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.18

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