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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.02, 3,742.46 and 851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.02, 3,742.46 and 851.52 is: 1,277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.02 : 3,742.46 = 851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.02/3,742.46 = 851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.02x = 3,742.46 × 851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.02x = 3,186,779.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,779.54/2,495.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.26

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