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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.67, 4,048.56 and 850.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.67, 4,048.56 and 850.07 is: 1,275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.67 : 4,048.56 = 850.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.67/4,048.56 = 850.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.67x = 4,048.56 × 850.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.67x = 3,441,559.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,559.40/2,698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.28

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