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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.42, 3,908.18 and 850.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.42, 3,908.18 and 850.42 is: 1,275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.42 : 3,908.18 = 850.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.42/3,908.18 = 850.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.42x = 3,908.18 × 850.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.42x = 3,323,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,594.44/2,605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.65

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