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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.62, 4,198.14 and 850.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.62, 4,198.14 and 850.97 is: 1,276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.62 : 4,198.14 = 850.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.62/4,198.14 = 850.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.62x = 4,198.14 × 850.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.62x = 3,572,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,501.69/2,798.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.52

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