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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.94, 4,198.95 and 850.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.94, 4,198.95 and 850.98 is: 1,276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.94 : 4,198.95 = 850.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.94/4,198.95 = 850.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.94x = 4,198.95 × 850.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.94x = 3,573,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,222.47/2,798.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.63

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