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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.61, 3,249.95 and 850.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.61, 3,249.95 and 850.54 is: 1,275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.61 : 3,249.95 = 850.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.61/3,249.95 = 850.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.61x = 3,249.95 × 850.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.61x = 2,764,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,200.10/2,167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.23

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