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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.23, 3,743.43 and 851.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.23, 3,743.43 and 851.79 is: 1,277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.23 : 3,743.43 = 851.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.23/3,743.43 = 851.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.23x = 3,743.43 × 851.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.23x = 3,188,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,616.24/2,495.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.89

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