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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.54, 4,197.83 and 850.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.54, 4,197.83 and 850.71 is: 1,276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.54 : 4,197.83 = 850.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.54/4,197.83 = 850.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.54x = 4,197.83 × 850.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.54x = 3,571,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,131.71/2,798.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.07

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