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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.96, 3,251.29 and 851.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.96, 3,251.29 and 851.88 is: 1,276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.96 : 3,251.29 = 851.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.96/3,251.29 = 851.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.96x = 3,251.29 × 851.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.96x = 2,769,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,708.93/2,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.98

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