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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.08, 4,052.00 and 851.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.08, 4,052.00 and 851.99 is: 1,278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.08 : 4,052.00 = 851.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.08/4,052.00 = 851.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.08x = 4,052.00 × 851.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.08x = 3,452,245.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,245.35/2,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.10

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