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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.15, 4,050.94 and 851.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.15, 4,050.94 and 851.33 is: 1,277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.15 : 4,050.94 = 851.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.15/4,050.94 = 851.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.15x = 4,050.94 × 851.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.15x = 3,448,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,686.75/2,700.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.22

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