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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.16, 4,049.66 and 851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.16, 4,049.66 and 851.04 is: 1,276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.16 : 4,049.66 = 851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.16/4,049.66 = 851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.16x = 4,049.66 × 851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.16x = 3,446,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,422.65/2,700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.38

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