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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.29, 3,741.54 and 850.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.29, 3,741.54 and 850.85 is: 1,276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.29 : 3,741.54 = 850.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.29/3,741.54 = 850.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.29x = 3,741.54 × 850.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.29x = 3,183,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,475.70/2,494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.31

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