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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.85, 4,196.97 and 850.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.85, 4,196.97 and 850.05 is: 1,275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.85 : 4,196.97 = 850.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.85/4,196.97 = 850.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.85x = 4,196.97 × 850.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.85x = 3,567,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,613.36/2,797.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.13

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