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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.38, 4,197.43 and 850.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.38, 4,197.43 and 850.74 is: 1,276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.38 : 4,197.43 = 850.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.38/4,197.43 = 850.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.38x = 4,197.43 × 850.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.38x = 3,570,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,921.60/2,798.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.07

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