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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.03, 3,741.48 and 850.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.03, 3,741.48 and 850.84 is: 1,275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.03 : 3,741.48 = 850.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.03/3,741.48 = 850.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.03x = 3,741.48 × 850.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.03x = 3,183,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,391.49/2,495.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.90

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