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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.27, 3,742.90 and 851.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.27, 3,742.90 and 851.68 is: 1,277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.27 : 3,742.90 = 851.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.27/3,742.90 = 851.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.27x = 3,742.90 × 851.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.27x = 3,187,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,730.10/2,495.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.51

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