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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.38, 4,049.08 and 850.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.38, 4,049.08 and 850.64 is: 1,275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.38 : 4,049.08 = 850.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.38/4,049.08 = 850.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.38x = 4,049.08 × 850.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.38x = 3,444,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,309.41/2,699.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.96

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