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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.53, 4,051.50 and 851.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.53, 4,051.50 and 851.71 is: 1,277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.53 : 4,051.50 = 851.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.53/4,051.50 = 851.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.53x = 4,051.50 × 851.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.53x = 3,450,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,682.81/2,700.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.78

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