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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629, 3,943.62 and 850.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629, 3,943.62 and 850.20 is: 1,275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629 : 3,943.62 = 850.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629/3,943.62 = 850.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629x = 3,943.62 × 850.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629x = 3,352,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,865.72/2,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.34

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