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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.86, 3,383.34 and 850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.86, 3,383.34 and 850 is: 1,274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.86 : 3,383.34 = 850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.86/3,383.34 = 850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.86x = 3,383.34 × 850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.86x = 2,875,839
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,839/2,255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.83

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