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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.23, 4,198.86 and 851.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.23, 4,198.86 and 851.45 is: 1,277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.23 : 4,198.86 = 851.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.23/4,198.86 = 851.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.23x = 4,198.86 × 851.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.23x = 3,575,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,098.35/2,799.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.17

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