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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.40, 3,356.19 and 851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.40, 3,356.19 and 851.40 is: 1,277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.40 : 3,356.19 = 851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.40/3,356.19 = 851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.40x = 3,356.19 × 851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.40x = 2,857,460.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,460.17/2,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.13

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