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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.78, 3,742.20 and 851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.78, 3,742.20 and 851.20 is: 1,276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.78 : 3,742.20 = 851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.78/3,742.20 = 851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.78x = 3,742.20 × 851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.78x = 3,185,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,360.64/2,494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.81

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