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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.38, 3,908.19 and 850.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.38, 3,908.19 and 850.38 is: 1,275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.38 : 3,908.19 = 850.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.38/3,908.19 = 850.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.38x = 3,908.19 × 850.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.38x = 3,323,446.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,446.61/2,605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.61

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