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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.23, 4,050.50 and 851.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.23, 4,050.50 and 851.87 is: 1,277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.23 : 4,050.50 = 851.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.23/4,050.50 = 851.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.23x = 4,050.50 × 851.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.23x = 3,450,474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,474.92/2,701.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.37

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