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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.27, 4,048.89 and 850.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.27, 4,048.89 and 850.55 is: 1,275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.27 : 4,048.89 = 850.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.27/4,048.89 = 850.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.27x = 4,048.89 × 850.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.27x = 3,443,763.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,763.15/2,699.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.82

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