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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.75, 3,586.26 and 851.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.75, 3,586.26 and 851.75 is: 1,277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.75 : 3,586.26 = 851.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.75/3,586.26 = 851.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.75x = 3,586.26 × 851.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.75x = 3,054,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,596.96/2,390.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.67

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