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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.92, 4,197.16 and 850.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.92, 4,197.16 and 850.67 is: 1,275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.92 : 4,197.16 = 850.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.92/4,197.16 = 850.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.92x = 4,197.16 × 850.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.92x = 3,570,393.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,393.91/2,798.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.63

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