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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.57, 3,908.40 and 850.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.57, 3,908.40 and 850.59 is: 1,275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.57 : 3,908.40 = 850.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.57/3,908.40 = 850.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.57x = 3,908.40 × 850.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.57x = 3,324,441.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,441.70/2,605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.90

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