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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.40, 3,740.10 and 851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.40, 3,740.10 and 851.80 is: 1,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.40 : 3,740.10 = 851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.40/3,740.10 = 851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.40x = 3,740.10 × 851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.40x = 3,185,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,817.18/2,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.70

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