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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.06, 3,909.62 and 851.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.06, 3,909.62 and 851.66 is: 1,277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.06 : 3,909.62 = 851.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.06/3,909.62 = 851.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.06x = 3,909.62 × 851.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.06x = 3,329,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,643.16/2,607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.16

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