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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.85, 4,198.12 and 850.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.85, 4,198.12 and 850.90 is: 1,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.85 : 4,198.12 = 850.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.85/4,198.12 = 850.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.85x = 4,198.12 × 850.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.85x = 3,572,177.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,177.15/2,798.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.30

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