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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.71, 3,355.80 and 850.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.71, 3,355.80 and 850.71 is: 1,275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.71 : 3,355.80 = 850.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.71/3,355.80 = 850.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.71x = 3,355.80 × 850.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.71x = 2,854,808.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,808.36/2,237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.78

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