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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.80, 3,742.20 and 851.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.80, 3,742.20 and 851.31 is: 1,276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.80 : 3,742.20 = 851.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.80/3,742.20 = 851.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.80x = 3,742.20 × 851.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.80x = 3,185,772.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,772.28/2,494.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.97

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