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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.37, 3,738.51 and 850.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.37, 3,738.51 and 850.06 is: 1,275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.37 : 3,738.51 = 850.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.37/3,738.51 = 850.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.37x = 3,738.51 × 850.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.37x = 3,177,957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,957.81/2,492.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.07

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