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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.97, 4,197.74 and 850.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.97, 4,197.74 and 850.65 is: 1,275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.97 : 4,197.74 = 850.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.97/4,197.74 = 850.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.97x = 4,197.74 × 850.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.97x = 3,570,803.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,803.28/2,798.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.76

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