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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.88, 3,742.91 and 851.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.88, 3,742.91 and 851.99 is: 1,277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.88 : 3,742.91 = 851.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.88/3,742.91 = 851.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.88x = 3,742.91 × 851.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.88x = 3,188,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,902.11/2,495.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.67

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