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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.95, 4,198.66 and 851.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.95, 4,198.66 and 851.17 is: 1,276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.95 : 4,198.66 = 851.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.95/4,198.66 = 851.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.95x = 4,198.66 × 851.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.95x = 3,573,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,760.81/2,798.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.82

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