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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.19, 3,909.33 and 851.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.19, 3,909.33 and 851.22 is: 1,276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.19 : 3,909.33 = 851.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.19/3,909.33 = 851.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.19x = 3,909.33 × 851.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.19x = 3,327,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,699.88/2,606.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.84

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